of Harrison, AR
November 12, 1925 - December 23, 2012
James Leroy Cowan, age 87, went to meet the Lord December 23, 2012 at Bristol Pointe Health and Rehab in Harrison. He was born November 12, 1925 to Mark and Cora Young Cowan in Harrison.
He was a member of First Christian Church. He was a World War II Army veteran. James was a brick mason, handyman, carpenter and later retired from Emerson Electric where he was a machine set-up man.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Reba Nell Clark-Cowan; a sister; and five brothers. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Claudette Dean Cowan of the home; son David Clark Cowan of Elkins, Arkansas; step-son Chris Gardner; daughter Leta Anne Russell of Fayetteville, Arkansas; step-daughter Sharon Pratt; brother Earnest E. Cowan; sister Betty Frances Moore; sister-in-law Jeanette Shaddox; three sisters-in-law in Georgia; ten grandchildren: Kyle Cowan, Kaedy Cowan Carl, Jantzen Russell, Tyler Russell, James Michael Pratt, Justin Pratt, Morgan Gardner, Jessica Anderson, Michael Gardner; five great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation was Thursday at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Funeral services was Friday December 28, 2012, at the First Christian Church in Harrison with Dr. David Artman officiating and Michael Gardner speaking.
Interment was in Grubb Springs Cemetery following the services.
Pallbearers were Michael Gardner, Gene Moore, Stacy Cowan, Tracy Cowan, Jim McFarlan, and Derek Moore.
Honorary Pallbearers were members of the Heathstone Sunday School Class.
Memorial may be made to First Christian Church.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I am sorry for your loss.
Claudette,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my heart and prayers.
Helen
Claudette, So sorry for your loss .of James..
He was such a nice fellow.
We know he will be missed by many.
God bless and keep the whole family
I am so sorry for the loss of James he was a great guy and always had a smile on his face he will be missed by me and his friends at Kilgore Vision Center. God speed James use those wings..
So sorry for your loss of James. He was a very kind hearted soul and will be truly missed. God Bless.
Leta and David, I am so sorry for your loss. God Be With You both at this time of grief. My heart goes out to you both.