Robert A. Rowan (November 17, 1935 – August 10, 2021), also known as Bobby Rowan, was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 8th district of the

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Life and career

Rowan was born in

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. He attended Nashville High School,

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and the

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. Rowan served in the

from 1963 to 1974, representing the 8th district. Rowan died on August 10, 2021, in

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, at the age of 85.

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1935 births 2021 deaths Democratic Party Georgia (U.S. state) state senators University of Georgia alumni People from Berrien County, Georgia 20th-century members of the Georgia General Assembly {{GeorgiaUS-politician-stub