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James Willie "Duck" Rowell, Jr.

10/03/1962 - 12/19/2025

Obituary For James Willie "Duck" Rowell, Jr.

Graveside service for James Rowell, 63, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801, Bishop Kenneth Carter, Sr. will officiate.

Mr. Rowell, who passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at the Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama, was born October 3, 1962, in Macon County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Friday, December 26, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

He leaves to cherish his memory: devoted companion, Christine Cunningham of Tuskegee, AL; three stepchildren, Freddie (Felicia) Cunningham, Doris Cunningham and John Cunningham all of Tuskegee, AL; five grandchildren, Deshanoe (George) Ishman, Keone Cunningham, Nathaniel Cunningham all of Tuskegee, AL, Venisha Cunningham and Latricie (John) Garrett both of Montgomery, AL; six great-grandchildren, Treyvon Fort, Giyah Ishman, Katelyn Fergerson, Marquie Fergerson, Jaleah Hardie and Jahara Garrett; two brothers, Melvin Rowell (Sherell Johnson) of Notasulga, AL and Earl Rowell (Renee Luckett) of Opelika, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.


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To the family of Duck,so sorry for your loss.Praying that God's Grace and Mercy sustain each of you.Doris Bell and Family.

Doris Bell

My Condolences In The Loss Of Your LovedπŸ’•One.May The Lord Give You Strength,Comfort And Peace As The Family Goes Through This Difficult Time.πŸ™πŸΎπŸ‘ΌπŸ™πŸΎπŸ’”πŸ™πŸΎπŸ’πŸ™πŸΎConstance Tarver Echols

Constance T.Echols

I am sadden to learn of the passing of my Nephew James Rowell Jr (Duck). May he rest in peace in"The Present Of The Lord ". To my family know that i love you all. God Bless, Aunt Blondie Brooks & Family πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ

Blondie Brooks

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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