Christopher Charles Rowton, 56, of Sweet Home, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1970 to Sharon (Sigle) and Paul Rowton Sr. in Lebanon.

Chris grew up in Sweet Home. He moved to Bend for quite a few years and moved back to Sweet Home in 2018. He managed a couple auto dealerships in Central Oregon prior to moving back to Sweet Home.

He enjoyed years of family hunting and camping in the Cascades. He was involved in vocal music in high school and LBCC. He liked to sing karaoke. Chris loved to fish and catch brown trout in lakes in Central Oregon and kokanee in Green Peter. His dad has often said Chris could catch a fish in a mud puddle in the middle of Hwy 20.

Chris is survived by his daughters: Whitney and Lacey Bruce, parents: Paul Sr. and Linda Rowton, siblings: Paul Rowton Jr (Joyce), Michelle Gregory (Wade), good friend, Karen Ferrell, two grandchildren and one on the way. He is preceded in death by his mother Sharon Rowton (2020).

Viewing will be 10 am to 11:30 am Friday, April 24th at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel. Graveside service will be 12:30 pm, Friday, April 24th at Gilliland Cemetery. Memorial service will be 12:30 pm, Saturday May 23rd at Sweet Home United Methodist Church, 845 6th Ave. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com.