He is preceded in death by his wife, Amy Janell Cowan, parents Jake and Annie Mae Cowan, brother Derell Cowan.

He married Amy Janell Cowan in Burnet, Texas on February 8th, 1958, and were inseparable for 66 years until she passed in 2024.

He moved to Marble Falls during World War II, where he attended elementary school. He fondly remembers helping in the war efforts by participating with other kids where they went out to help collect scrap iron in support of the war. He then moved back to Burnet where he graduated from High School.

He started driving a gravel truck at the young age of 12 and continued making a living driving trucks for the remainder of his life until he retired.

Life during his early years also included farming, ranching and living off the land that God had blessed them with. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on his beloved cars.

Everyone that met him knows he had the 'gift of gab'. He never met a stranger he could not strike up a conversation with. He was very proud of his family heritage and loved to share those stories. They were the first settlers in the Tow Valley area in the 1850's. He was very proud of his 3rd great grandfather, who was the first county Judge in Llano County in 1856. The original salt works and homestead are covered up by Lake Buchanan. When the lake is extremely low during drought you can see the original homestead. He has grandchildren who are 7th generation Cowan's born and raised in Llano, County.

In his early adult years, he spent time working as a long-haul truck driver. After they started a family, he went to work for Exxon as a gasoline transport driver for 27 years. One of his proudest achievements was when he was recognized and awarded for driving over 3 million miles without an accident or even a traffic violation.

Dad was a true father to all of us boys, and he filled our lives with countless lessons that shaped who we are today. Above everything, he taught us - by his own example - what it means to be respectful and honest men. He worked tirelessly to provide for his family, showing us the meaning of strong work ethics and responsibility. His devotion to his family showed us how to be loving husbands and fathers. And in true Texas fashion, he taught us how to hunt, showing us how to track, pay attention to the land and move quietly through the pastures. Dad loved telling stories about the cars he had when he was young and how much he enjoyed souping them up. He was so meticulous about their upkeep and cleanliness that often others joked that you could eat off the floorboards! He spent countless hours working on his own trucks and vehicles, and in doing so, he passed down his mechanical know-how to each of us. Unfortunately, not all of us are as mechanically inclined.

He is survived by his: Sister-in-Law - Lu Cowan; Sons - Randy (Lynnan), Robert (Sally), Cody (Lorene) and Rhett (Elizabeth) Cowan; Grandchildren Crystal (Tony) Rish, Casey (Sabrina) Cowan, Zane Cowan, Sage Cowan, Caleb Cowan, Trevor Cowan and Justin (Jennifer) Cowan; Great-grandchildren - Kaiden Rish, Kaitlyn Cowan, Marlie Cowan, Harper Cowan, Waylon Cowan, Ellasen AmyJo Cowan. Numerous nieces and nephews.

Pall Bearers - Casey Cowan, Zane Cowan, Caleb Cowan, Trevor Cowan, Justin Cowan, Tony Rish, and Tom Ratliff. Honorary Pall Bearers - Crystal Rish, Sage Cowan, Jennifer Cowan and David Lucas.

Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Foundation, Hill Country Livestock Raisers Association or the charity of your choice.