Ashley and Alex, We are so sorry for your loss. John was a very special person and we know how much you both loved him. You were always there for him and I know he loved you too. May God be with you and his family and give you peace.

I can not seem to find the right words to say, I know that John and Alex had a very special bond, a bond that will be missed. If there is anything I can do, just let me know. John will surely be missed.

It will simply not be the same without seeing John walking around the neighborhood in the morning and again in the evening.  He always had a smile for everyone and raised his hand in a wave.  If you woke up and found vegetables on your porch, you knew they were from him.  My boys loved going up to see him and have talked about him often since his passing.  This man will be missed by many ~ 

Prayers are being lifted for John's children and family, also for those friends that loved him as if they were family. May God give you comfort and peace.

My heart breaks for you both, Alex and Ashley. I certainly didn't know him well, but knew enough to know he was a good, kind-hearted man who loved Alex like a son. I will continue to keep you in my prayers, as I will all who loved him and miss him.

Although we didn't know John very well, we respected him and admired him very much as we knew that Alex would not have had such a deep relationship with him had he not been a good man.  It always touched my heart to see two people from different generations build such a bond as the one that Alex and John had.  I will always remember Alex making sure that he had food from our holiday celebrations because he was that important to him.  I am deeply sorry for everyone's loss, but most of all for Alex.  I pray that you will be able to treasure the memories and always keep him in your heart. Remember all of the valuable things that he taught you as much of it has been lost in our generation.  He passed treasures on to you and I pray that you will do him proud by carrying on with them. 

Romans 8:28 says "ALL things work for the good to those who love the Lord and are called after His purposes."

Our hearts are completely broken. Alex and I loved John so much!!  I was blessed to have known John almost 10 years and Alex knew him most of his life.  “Old Man John” was one of a kind! No doubt! John had such a kind, generous heart! He would have done anything for anyone and the feeling was mutual.  John brought many happy moments to our lives and we built a lifetime of memories together.  He was a special special man!  You couldn't help but love him!  Things just aren't going to be the same without him here. 
All of John's family is in our thoughts and prayers.  Please let us know if we can do anything for you.   Thank you for the prayers and support you are giving us.  Also, thank you to our families, friends, as well as John's friends for your prayers and support as well.  You will never know how much each of you means to us.  Every one of you has been a blessing!
As God lifts John up there is no question he is “Fine as frog hair split 3 ways” and will always be an angel watching over us. We love you John! ~ Ashley & Alex
1 Corinthians 15:52

OBITUARY

Johnny Ray Cowan

Born JANUARY 18, 1940

McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park

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