A few folks at the last Ohio Cardinal has asked about various chess players – and Clif Rowan’s name came up.  The article posted on this site was accidentally deleted….we won’t go into the details, but suffice to say – it was an error not to be repeated.  Here’s to remembering Clif once again….. Clif – we continue to miss you.  Dayton Chess Legend Dies  Washington Clifton Rowan Jr, known to us as Clif or Clifton passed away October 3, 2007.  Graveside services were on October 12, 2007 (Friday) at 1 p.m. at Greencastle Cemetery.3020 Athens Avenue Dayton, OH.  Arrangements for the burial service were entrusted to the Thomas Funeral Home 4520 Salem Avenue in Dayton Ohio.  From the obituary in the October 11, 2007 Dayton Daily News: Clifton Rowan, 90, was called home to his Heavenly Father after a lengthy illness. Clifton was born in Mexico, Missouri and resided in Dayton for the majority of his life. He was a member of the very first class at Dunbar High School. After attending Dunbar, he spent 3 years in the U.S. Navy.   He was employed … Continue reading →