Voyd Rowell, age 96, of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida passed away on August 9, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. Voyd was born and raised in Elba, Alabama. He graduated from Elba High School and attended Troy State University.  He served in the United States Army, and was a veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.  He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Voyd was an avid gardener. He enjoyed taking Caribbean cruises with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa Rhodes Rowell of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, son James Rowell (William Brislin) of Orlando, Florida, daughter Jill McKinnon (Kevin) of Orlando, and granddaughter Janna Rowell of Orlando.

He was preceded in death by parents Lawrence and Grace (McCollough) Rowell of Elba, and sister Syble Taylor of Montgomery.

Graveside services will be held at Whitewater Baptist Church on August 14 at 10:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation.

Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Rowell family.