Thomas R. Rowlette, age 70 of Murfreesboro, died Tuesday at his home. He was born in Murfreesboro and was a son of the late T.R. and Beulah McClanahan Rowlette. He was also preceded by his wife, Deborah McKnight Rowlette, a brother, James Rowlette, and a daughter, Stephanie Scruggs.

Survivors include his daughters, Jennifer Allen and husband Seth and Michelle Davy and husband Raymond; grandchildren, Brooklyn Allen, Wil Allen, and Abigail Davy; a nephew, Lee Smith, all of Murfreesboro; and a host of loving family and friends.

Mr. Rowlette attended World Outreach Church and was a retired mail carrier.

Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at Christ Church Memorial Gardens in Nashville with Pastor Bob Bush officiating.

The family requests memorials be made in memory of Mr. Rowlette to the Providence Christian Academy, 410 Dejarnette Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 and an online guestbook is available for Mr. Rowlette at www.woodfinchapel.com