YORKTOWN — Steven Copeland Rowe, 56, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, due to complications of COVID-19.
Steven was a native and lifelong resident of the Peninsula who lived in Poquoson and Yorktown. He graduated from York High School, Class of 1982. After high school, he went to work for Gibbs and Cox Marine for over 30 years until his illness. He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church. Steven loved to collect coins and toy soldiers.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Copeland Rowe Jr., and stepfather, George Teagle.
He is survived by his special aunt, Betsy Rowe; mother, Nellie F. Teagle; brother, Bryant Teagle, and his wife, Jacqueline; and nephew Kyle, and his special companion, Molly Bay.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, at Amory Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, at the funeral home with burial to follow in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Seaford. Social distancing, along with masks being worn at all times, will be required during the visitation and funeral service.
Memorials may be made to the SPCA, 523 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601.
