Steven C. Rowland, 60, of Gastonia, passed away April 20, 2014 at his residence. He was born September 16, 1953, native of Gaston County, son of Lorine Wilson Rowland Tate and the late Ralph C. Rowland, Jr. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday at Maylo United Methodist Church, 1900 Spencer Mountain Rd., Ranlo, officiated by Rev. Laura Auten. Visitation will follow the service at the church. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.