Memorial service for Mr. Barnum “Barney” Cowan, age 77, of Fayetteville, will be conducted Sunday, April 5, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Gum Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Winford Staton officiating. Mr. Cowan passed away Friday, March 27, 2015 in Huntsville Hospital.
Mr. Cowan was a native of Lincoln County, the son of the late James and Marie Pirtle Cowan. He was a retired from Goodman as a welder and was a member of the Gum Springs Baptist Church. Mr. Cowan loved mowing grass, being outside and helping people.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years Leona Cowan, daughters Teresa (Keith) Lowry, Sherry (Gary) Cunningham, grandchildren Jennifer (Mason) Counts, Jordan Cunningham, Jessica (Jeff) Britton, Shawn (Stephanie) Lowry, Heather (Wesley) McNeese, 6 great grandchildren, sisters Eva Spray, Nancy (Cliff) Stubblefield, brothers Danny Cowan, and Billy (Linda) Cowan. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers Randy Cowan, Bailey Cowan, Johnny Cowan and Marvin Cowan.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 10 until 11 a.m. at Gum Springs Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gum Springs Baptist Church.
Higgins Funeral Home is assisting the family of Mr. Barnum “Barney” Cowan.
12 Comments To "Barnum “Barney” Cowan"
#1 Comment By Denise & Rickey Smith On March 28, 2015 @ 9:19 pm
so sorry for your loss…. your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
#2 Comment By George D. Lindsey (Boat) On March 28, 2015 @ 9:22 pm
lots of memories from Amana…. so sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers.
#3 Comment By Ben Renegar On March 28, 2015 @ 9:38 pm
Best neighbor among some great neighbors.
Friendly, wise, helpful, generous, kind, and hard working. He would do anything to help.
He mowed my yard several times over the years without charge just to help us out. He planted, cultivated, and harvested vegetables in his own garden and then picked them and brought them over to our house as a gift to our family. When our children were at home they called Mr. Cowan “Wah-wah.” Now our children are parents and one is even a grandparent. We all loved and appreciated having Mr. Barney Cowan as our next door neighbor for over 25 years. We love and extend our condolences to his wonderful wife Leona and the entire family.
#4 Comment By Michael Mullins & Family. On March 29, 2015 @ 2:03 am
Mr. Cowan was our neighbor and our friend. We are blessed for having known him. He’s a Great Man, and we will miss him. We are sorry for your family’s loss. Please let us know if we can be of help in any way.
#5 Comment By Janice May On March 29, 2015 @ 3:15 am
Leona and family, I’m so sorry about Barney… What a terrible shock this is. I think the world of ya’ll. There’s no words to ease your pain and grief …. May God be by ya’lls sides as you’all travel down this sad road… Wish I could ease the grief ya’ll are feeling, but I can’t….Prayers are going up for ya’ll….
#6 Comment By bettydunivan@yahoo.com On March 29, 2015 @ 7:13 am
So sad to read of the passing of Barney. I worked with him at Amana and he was such a nice person. The last time I saw him, he was at Marvin’s.
I always told him, he had the prettiest blue eyes that I had ever seen. May God comfort you and may you hold dear to those sweet memories. Blessed be!
#7 Comment By Sharon Lineberger Crabtree On March 30, 2015 @ 12:04 am
Sherry, Gary & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I just lost my own dad and know first hand how much it hurts. You have my deepest sympathy.
Sharon Lineberger Crabtree
#8 Comment By Rexine Douthit Pigg On March 30, 2015 @ 4:07 am
Sherry & family, My heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your Dad. May God strengthen you in saying goodbye. You are very fortunate to have had both parents this long and I’m sure you have many loving memories. Love, Rexine
#9 Comment By Joan Ables On March 31, 2015 @ 4:06 pm
Dear Cowan Family,
My Aunt Trudy and I are so sad to hear of your loss. Mr. Cowan was a wonderful and kind person, and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Joan Ables and Truvella Tarpley
#10 Comment By Katie Womack On April 1, 2015 @ 1:36 pm
To the family: So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God put His loving arms around you during this very difficult time. I am gonna miss his smiling face at church. He was such a blessing.
If I can help you all in any way, please let me know. I love you all.——Katie
#11 Comment By Stacy Surgenor On April 2, 2015 @ 5:22 am
Brother Barnum was one of the first people to welcome me to Gum Springs Church. He was truly a blessing in my life. He went out of his way to speak to me and my family every time we saw him. He had such a wonderful smile. His empty seat at church Sunday was a sad yet joyful sight. He is with a Lord that he loved so much. Our prayers are with his family. I feel a loss after only knowing him a few short years, I know those who have known him longer than I are surely missing him. He was a true man of God and a role model in our church. He will be missed. I pray the Lord will wrap his family in comfort and grace as only He can.
#12 Comment By LINDA AND RANDY MAY On April 4, 2015 @ 8:45 pm
Having been out of church due to a accident I was so shocked and saddened when Brother Stayton told me of Barnum’s passing. Leona you and all your family are in my prayers. He was such a kind man with a warm smile. I know the Lord is welcoming him with open arms. May peace be with you.