Robert Henry Rowe, 71, a resident of Seymour, TN passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2007 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was of the Catholic faith. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was retired from Chevron Petroleum Company. Mr. Rowe was the son of the late Harry Rowe and Gladys May Reilly Rowe and was also preceded in death by his children, Russell Hevern and Susan Viola; one brother, Tom Rowe. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Rowe of McDonald, TN; children and spouses: Linda and Milan Capek of Cleveland, TN, Laverne and Bob Lee of Cleveland, TN, Gladys and Ray Rice of Pullman, Washington, Charles Rowe of Seymour, TN, Robyn Chrane of Big Springs, Texas, Jack Ahern of Dillon, Montana, Raleen and Douglas Carr of McDonald, TN and Harry and Jessica Rowe of Seymour, TN; eighteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jim Rowe and Fred Rowe. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 850 Fortwood Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Rowe family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com. Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.