Birth date: Feb 13, 1963 Death date: Jul 29, 2017
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Michael “Big Mike” Rowe, 54 of Kingsport, departed on his eternal ride in the sky on Saturday, July 29, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer. Big Mike was a loving and caring husband, father, son and grandfather who enjoyed life and spending time with his family and friends. He drove a truck for 34 years before his retirement. Big Mike’s greatest passion was riding his motorcycle and the time riding with family and friends all over. Big Mike was preceded in death by his stepmother, Jenny Rowe. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Toni Rowe; sons, Tony Rowe, Michael Rowe, Jr. and wife Christa; father, Skip Rowe; four stepchildren; Sarah Allen, Jake Allen, Shelby Hale, and Cody Allen; twelve grandchildren and three coming soon; brother, Chris Rowe and wife Gwen; sister, Missy Huffman and husband Billy; his parents; special friends, Dave Williams and Jason Rice and many more; several cousins, nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends from 12 – 2pm on Friday, August 4, 2017 in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel at Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 pm with Pastor Mike Garland officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to bigmikerowe@gofundme.com. The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff of Indian Path Medical Center, Dr. Elizabeth Smith, Dr. Jennifer Lord and Dr. Celso Ebeo for their care and support. Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website www.oakhillfh.com. The care of Michael “Big Mike” Rowe and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary
I am so sorry to hear this today was the first day that I found out and it was due to a freak phone call Mike and I dated for a while he was a good guy and I hope you found true happiness in his life I sure will miss this big guy
Happy birthday big brother
miss you much, love sis, Wilma
I will laugh always about the last time I saw Mike. He wanted two custard filled donuts and a Big Mac. I made him promise not to tell the nurse who brought him that! He always told others I was like his sister. I will miss his laugh and warm loving heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you Toni and family. These two are in heaven now. "Santa" Mike and Andy!
Luvs
Pam and Roger
My parents Jim and Carol Blevins wanted to let your family know that they are praying for your family Jim is my Stepdad that worked with Skip at The JCPD and his dad and my stepdad introduced us. Mike and I spent almost 5 years together. He will always hold a special place in my heart. He was 19 and I was 17 when we met. I was still in high school. He took me to all my Senior dances at Science Hill. He also took me to the first dance at ETSU Homing Halloween dance- He dressed up as a clown and I dressed up as a Playboy Bunny. He took me to my first drive-in movie I had every been to. We spent a lot of time at Super Amusements in JC .Love & Hugs & Prayers to your Family
Big mike was a kind and gentle soul and he will be missed by many my trips to Tennessee will never be the same RIP buddy
So very shocked and sorry to hear that Mike has passed. He was full of laughter and genuine love for his family. I only knew him for a short time, but he made me feel like a forever friend.
Rest in peace Mike. You will be missed by everyone that knows you.
Bless you Toni and family!
Teresa Collins
