Vann "Yella" Stephen Rowell, 52, of Charlotte, NC, departed this life on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.
Vann was born December 12, 1971 in Charlotte to the late Gary Lee Rowell and Mary Elizabeth Stewart Rowell. Vann was preceded in death by his father and son, Jamal Smith.
Survivors include beloved wife of 22 years, Casinta Rowell of Charlotte; mother, Mary (Jack) Howard of Locust; five sons (all of Charlotte), Big Josh (Marquisha) Smith, Jacobey Crowder, Little Josh (Dominique) Key, Chris Jackson, and Jordan Rowell; eleven grandchildren, Jamir, Aiden, Carter, Karmen, Kaleb, Ja'Lea, Denver, Jacobey Jr., Braylen, Kalani, and Alivia; brothers, Stephen (Angie) Howard of China Grove, and Mark (Lisa) Howard of Stanfield; sister, Andrea (Aaron) Nicely of West Virginia; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Vann was a lifelong resident of Charlotte and graduate of South Mecklenburg High School (Class of 1991). He was a talented high school football athlete and a commercial truck driver for 30 years. Vann loved watching his sons play baseball and football. He enjoyed working the gun shows with his family. He was an avid Panthers football fan. Everybody was entitled to Vann's opinion. Vann was loyal and always made lifelong friends. He was a big man with an even bigger heart. Most of all, Vann was a loving husband, devoted dad of 6 sons, and proud paw paw of 11 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm - 2:15 pm, Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg. Vann's Celebration of Life service will follow at 2:30 pm in the funeral home chapel, officiated by his brother, Rev. Stephen Howard.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg is serving the Rowell family.