Rowley enlisted in April 1959, and after initial training, served with various units, and stations including: 37 Sqn (Akrotiri, Sealand, & Upwood, 1959-1962), 34 Sqn (Akrotiri, 1962-1965), 37 Sqn (Catterick, 1965-1966), 48 Sqn (Catterick, 1966-1968), 15 Sqn (Seletar, 1968-1969), 63 Sqn (Tengah, 1969-1971), OCTU (Henlow, 1971-1974), QCS (Uxbridge, 1974-1977), 63 Sqn (Gutersloh, 1977-1978), 26 Sqn (Laarbruch, 1978-1981), DIOT (Cranwell, 1981-1984), QCS (Uxbridge, 1984-1985), 34 Sqn (Akrotiri, 1985-1987), and DIOT(Cranwell, 1987-1989).
Rowley was discharged June 1989. Rowley was a member of the RAF Regiment Association, Somerset, Dorset, Bristol and Bath Branch, and a member of the Association of RAF Regiment WOs and SNCOs.
The funeral was held on the 9th March 2021 at Carleton Crematorium, Poulton-le-Fylde. Our prayers and deepest sympathies and condolences are with Joan, daughter Debbie, son Tony and his grandchildren Bradley, Tia and Alex.
RIP Dear Friend
WE WILL REMEMBER