Tyler Daniel Rowland

Tyler Daniel Rowland, 14, Martinsville, died in an ATV accident on June 13, 2012. He was born August 1, 1997, in Indianapolis, to Steve and Karen (White) Rowland.

Tyler was an eighth grader and had just graduated from Martinsville Middle School East. He was an active kid who enjoyed everything from shooting, fishing, paintballing, riding four wheelers, motocross, and playing Call of Duty on the X-box. He participated in football, soccer, and swim team. Above all, Tyler had a gentle soul with a caring smile and everyone who knew him loved him for his personality.

Survivors include his parents, Steve and Karen (White) Rowland of Martinsville; twin brother, Joshua David Rowland of Martinsville; paternal grandparents, James and Dorothy Rowland of Martinsville; maternal grandmother, Sandra White of Brazil; maternal grandfather, Charles White of Texas; great grandmother, Ruth Harris; aunts and uncles, Kim Delgrego (Scot) of Ocala, Florida, Kelly Smith (Quinn) of Pueblo West Colorado, Kevin White (Sue) of Greenwood, Renee Szala (Tim) of Schertz, Texas, Dan Rowland of Kenee, New Hampshire; great grandmother, Julie Ontiberoz of Houston, Texas; cousins, Justin, Jessica, Kayla, and Ryan Delgrego, Jordan Smith, Ghonch, and Idin Deljavan, Cameron, Victoria, and Sydney Szala, Debi Harris.

A celebration of Life will be held at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2012, in the First United Methodist Church, 3150 E. Myra Ln., Martinsville. Visitation will be held there from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, June 18, 2012. Rev. Mark Suter will officiate the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tyler Rowland ATV Safe Riding Fund, C/O ABATE of Indiana, 51 N. Baldwin Str., Bargersville, IN 46106, or online at www.abateofindiana.org. Funeral and cremation arrangements are being handled by Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.