Rowe, Frederick “Ricker” G., 97, of Highland Springs, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Annie May Rowe, a grandson, Kenneth G. Rowe, and granddaughters Shannon M. Rowe and Cynthia B. Lapierre. Ricker is survived by his 4 children, James G. Rowe (Susan), Michael O. Rowe (Beth), Frederick W. Rowe (Joanne), and Sherry Blaylock; 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren. Ricker was a WWII submariner serving in the South Pacific. He retired from the City of Richmond Fire Department and was the founder of Rowe Fence Company. He was a member of Hardy Central Baptist Church. After retirement, he enjoyed his time with family and friends. He loved to fish and was a long-time Atlanta Braves fan. The family will receive friends, from 3 to 7 pm, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. A funeral service will be held at 10 am, Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Hardy Central Baptist Church, 4655 Darbytown Road, Henrico, VA 23231 with a reception immediately afterward. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hardy Central Baptist Church.
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