Charles L. Cowan

Alabama passed away Thursday evening December 13, 2012 after

an extended illness. Mr. Cowan was born on July 2, 2012 to the

late Claude and Valerie Cowan. He was preceded in death by his

wife Ann B. Cowan of Montgomery in 2OO6. He is survived by one

daughter, Mary Ann Hankins (Jerry), son, Charles L. "Chip" Cowan,

Jr. (Kim), five grandchildren, Ann Marie Moseley (Jay), Jacqueline

Broderick (Bryan), J.T. Hankins, Jr. (Leigh), Wes Cowan, Blair

Cowan and seven great grandchildren. Mr. Cowan leaves two

Brothers, Hugh Cowan of Pensacola, Florida and Billy Cowan (Gayle)

of Montgomery, one niece and six nephews.

Mr. Cowan was a proud veteran having served his country in

theater during the Korean conflict with the United States Army. He

was awarded the bronze star for his service and received an

honorable discharge after the war. On his return to Montgomery

Mr. Cowan started a long career with Long-McGhee Electric

Company.

Visitation will be held at Leak Memory Chapel on Monday,

December 17, 2O12 at 9:30am with a graveside service

following at ll:00am in Greenwood Cemetery conducted by

Reverend Mike King of the First Baptist Church of Opelika,

Alabama. Pallbearers will be Wes Cowan, J.T. Hankins, Jr., Jay

Moseley, Bryan Broderick, Todd Cowan and Brian Cowan.

Online condolences may be made at www.leak-mc.com