Alvin Fate Rowan SR, 65 passed away on May 27, 2013 in Greenville. He was born September 6, 1947 to his parents Silven and Alice Rowan in Waco, Texas. Those left to celebrate his life include his son, Alvin Rowan JR, of Quinlan, Jessie Rowan and wife Charleen , of Quinlan, daughter, Mayetta Rowan, of Mesquite, Grandchildren; Vanessa, Veronica, Kaylynn, Olivia; his sister, Paula Rowen and brother, Don Rowan, both of Quinlan. Alvin is preceded in death by his parents, Silven and Alice Rowan, his brothers, Larry Rowan, Jerry Bubba Rowan and his sisters Brenda Gantt, Audrey Lynn and Ettabell Latham. A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date.