William Walker Cowan

April 23, 1928 - December 10, 2016

William Walker Cowan, 88, of Ashland, passed in peace, on Saturday December 10, 2016 with his family at his side. He was born April 23, 1928 in Anita, PA the son of the late Barbara and Thomas Cowan. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers, Mabel Hinderer, Ruth London, Ethel Feliskey, Boyd Cowan and John Cowan. Bill was an employee of Ashland Oil with 37 years of service. He devoted many years to volunteer work with River Cities Harvest and King’s Daughters Medical Center. One of Bill’s greatest loves was his religion and relationship with The Lord. He served his God with membership at the Gospel Tabernacle Church of God where he led the congregation in song. He was currently attending the Wildwood Church of God. Bill especially enjoyed singing in gospel quartets. Bill was a huge sports fan, rooting for the University of Kentucky Wildcats and especially his World Champion, Chicago Cubs. He also was an avid golfer. He was proud to have served his country in the United States Army in post-war Europe. He was honored as well with designation as a Kentucky Colonel He is survived by his wife of 62 years June Springer Cowan, daughter, Janice (Tony) Wallace of South Shore, KY and son, Randy (Connie) Cowan of Lexington, KY. He was a proud grandfather of six, Megan, Ashley, Thomas, Dustin, Annie and Bridget and great grandfather of, Liliana and Piper. Also surviving is a brother Dick Cowan of Jamestown, NY. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 PM Wednesday December 14, 2016 at Miller Funeral Home by Rev. Acy Gibson. Entombment will follow at Rose Hill Mausoleum with military services conducted by the Kenova American Legion Post 93. The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM till 1:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.