William “Billy” David Rowland, age 52, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023.  He was born on July 1, 1971, in Atlanta, Georgia, and married the love of his life, Christi Brown Rowland.

In addition to his loving wife, he leaves behind to cherish his memory, his parents, Larry Harmon Rowland and Patricia Cosby Rowland; brother, James Daniel Rowland; son & daughter-in-law, Tyler & Christian Thornhill; grandchildren, Liberty Abigail Doublet; Rowland Shelby Thornhill; granddaughter on the way, Juniper Jay Thornhill; and many nieces, nephews, and his “little buddy,” Weston James Strickland.

Billy was Director of Commercial Products at RathGibson for many years; and a business partner of BigBrand-Aid, and Endless Bounds Daycare. While he had a very successful career, the legacy he leaves is one of a devoted husband, loving father, exceptional grandfather, caring son, and loyal brother. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

A celebration of life will be held in Billy’s honor on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Venue on Cedar beginning at 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Carrollton Fraternal Order of Police. Checks may be mailed to PO Box 1949, Carrollton, Georgia 30112, or contributions may be made via Venmo to @Carrollton-FOP.

Messages of condolences can be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.