Ronald Joseph Rowbatham
March 13, 1941 ~ November 2, 2024
Born in:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Resided in:
Hendersonville, Tennessee
Ronald Joseph Rowbatham peacefully passed away on Saturday November 2, 2024, age 83. Beloved husband of the late Gayle Sonderberg Rowbatham. Father of Bridget Rowbatham Bergens (Bryan) and Dr. Gregory Paul Rowbatham. Son of the late Capt. Charles and Vera Rowbatham, Sr.. Brother of Patsy Johnson, the late Charles Rowbatham, Jr. and the late Capt. Kim Rowbatham.
Ronnie was born in New Orleans, LA on March 13, 1941, and lived most of his life there until moving to Hendersonville, TN September 2005 after losing the family home to hurricane Katrina. He was a fan of big band music and was especially partial to Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Those lucky enough to have known him will surely miss his presence in their lives. He will be remembered for his kind generous heart, loving nature, sense of humor, unconditional love and dedication to his family and friends. His most important legacy is the family he leaves behind. He was a member of Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church.
A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held in New Orleans in January 2025. Details will be shared.
In lieu of Flowers, please donate in Ronnie’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org. This charity was always dear to his heart.
To end every conversation dad would say “See you later Alligator” and we would respond “After while crocodile”. Dad until we see you again in a while. Love you always and forever.
Arrangements in the care of Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services, Nashville, TN (615) 857-9955. We proudly remain locally owned & operated.
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We are blessed by all of the wonderful and joyful memories we were able to share with Ronnie and Gayle for so many years. They both had incredible hearts and always welcomed us like family. I can hear them now “making some noise” together once again. Ronnie was right – there is no true goodbye, just a hope that we will always “see you later, alligator.”
I look forward to seeing him again someday.
Prayers for comfort and peace for you and your family during this difficult time.