Charles \\"Red\\" Rowland of Lumberton, NC died February 23, 2010 after a brief stay at Southeastern Hospice House surrounded by his family.

He retired after many years of truck driving with Roadway Express.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Melba H. Rowland and his father, John Lester Rowland.

He is survived by his mother, Melba L. Rowland; a sister, Edith A. Baxley and husband Fletcher; a nephew, Frankie Baxley and wife Lisa; two nieces, Sherry Edwards and Kathy Baxley; one great-nephew, Ben Edwards and two great-nieces, Alana and Sydni Baxley, all of Lumberton, NC; three step-sons, Earl Harden, Jr., Dwayne Harden and wife Penny all of Lumberton, NC and Jeff Harden of Tampa, FL; one step-grandson, Paul Harden of Lumberton, NC; a special friend, Frances Averette of Lumberton, NC; and a multitude of lifelong friends.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Floyd Memorial Chapel in Lumberton with Rev. George Conner and Rev. Allen Admire officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton.

Visitation will be Friday evening, February 26, 2010 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5th Street in Lumberton and at other times at the home of Fletcher and Edith Baxley, 235 Clybourn Church Road in Lumberton.