HARRY S. ROWLAND JR., MD. ’47

HARRY S. ROWLAND JR., M.D., a urologic surgeon, died July 30, 2015, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 88. A member of Eclectic, he received his medical degree from the University of Maryland. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and again from 1953 to 1957. For 28 years, he practiced urology in Richmond, Va. After retiring from private practice he was employed as a physician surveyor for the Joint Commission and as a consultant for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia. In his spare time, he enjoyed staying active and spending time with his dogs. From hunting to scuba diving in the Caribbean, he was always looking for the next big adventure. Among his many hobbies were shooting, archery and studying military history. In 2014 he donated his collection of British military weapons to the Virginia Military Institute Museum. His wife of 47 years, Lorna Beres Rowland, predeceased him. Survivors include his wife of more than eight years, Jacqueline Rhodes Rowland; five children; and 12 grandchildren, including Colfax D. Phillips ’16.