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Ronald Glenn “Ron” Rowland – 66, of Oklahoma City entered the Kingdom of Heaven on March 12, 2020. He fought a good fight, he finished the race, He kept the faith and now is in the presence of his Savior.
Born in Bakersfield, California to Thomas Glen Rowland and Donna (English) McNary on December 10, 1953. Married forty glorious years, a loving husband, father, son, Bishop, and friend. A journeyman upholsterer, an electronics tech but most of all, called to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and salvation through His Lord and Savior. Enjoyed his family and looking into the heavens and galaxies.
He is preceded by his step-father, Richard McNary and Grandparents, Anthony (Butch) and Ruby English, Guy and Emma Rowland
Ron is survived by his loving wife, Glenda (Neff) Rowland; daughters, Ashley Rowland, Ronieka Rowland; sons, Matthew Rowland and Aaron Rowland; his father, Thomas Glen Rowland; his mother, Donna McNary; his step-mother, Clara Rowland; granddaughters, Eliana, Caleah, and Amariah, grandson, Tavin; sisters, Joyce Lambert, Kathy Capaci, Ronda O’Brien, Lisa McDonald; brother-in-laws, Bob Capaci, Phillip O’Brien, Kevin McDonald, Glenn Neff III, Ray Neff; sister-in-laws; Debra (Neff) Wirth, Dana Garland, Danelle Garland, mother-in-law, Ruth Garland; close friends and brothers and sisters in Christ.
Ron will be missed by many. His legacy, Reaching people for Jesus. A humble man with a dynamic message. “Jesus Saves.” Until we meet again…We love you!
Deborah Shaw says
Back in 2003 when our church crumbled, God sent Bishop to our church and they met Bill. Thus a friendship grew and they took the church so all the labor that had been done in rebuilding a burnt building was not in vain. Bishop Ron was my leader, Pastor and friend for the last 16 years. I have learned so much from him and thoroughly enjoyed our talks after church and praise practice. He will be missed so much but I am so happy for him being with Jesus. In his precious wordS “GLORY TO GOD” I LOVE YOU BIOSHOP AND WILL SEE YOU SOMEDAY.
Dr. Skip Amis says
We so often grieve so much at the loss of a loved one, but never really know what they are contending with here on earth. Our precious Bishop Ron has suffered so much with respiratory concerns for some time. Now he suffers no more, for he is at peace and rests with the Master. I will miss you dearly, my friend; for all of your work and efforts here will be forever be remembered, as you have left a legacy that will a tough act to follow. All of us truly look forward to seeing and rejoicing with you on the other side. Bishop Ron has always been a front runner and a dedicated man of G-d in the ministry. Now he is in the hands of our Lord and now may also be preparing the home for us to meet in again. Rest in Peace; my dear friend – hope to see you soon!
Ronda O’Brien says
To my sweet brother, my heart breaks 💔😢 that you are no longer here for me to be able to just sit and visit in person, to give you a hug, for us to share the Word of God together, to just hang out, for you are and always will be very special to me and hold a special place in my heart. I thank God for all the memories that we shared together. But I do thank God that you are no longer suffering, for as your baby sister it broke my heart to watch you suffer as you was, but now you are no longer suffering, instead you are with our Lord and Master rejoicing with our other family members who had gone before you. As the Lord tells us “it’s better to be absent from the body and in the presence of the Lord!!! God is good to us in preparing us for what is to come, because the day before you went to be with the Lord my phone showed me that you were calling me and when I answered my phone no one was there, but a message ran across my phone that you were going home and I knew in my spirit what it meant. I love 💕 you my sweet dear brother and I will miss you sooo much!!! But we will be together again one day in heaven!!! So long for now, your baby sister Ronda Kay O’Brien.
Glenda Rowland says
To my beloved husband and best friend…how you will be missed everyday. Your love is eternal and surrounds our home immensely. Forty years was not enough to love you and let you know how grateful I am to God that He shared an angel with me. Always and forever yours. My soulmate, my baby…love forever… Glenda