Richard Thomas Cowan, Jr.

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Celebrating the life of
Richard Thomas Cowan, Jr.December 22, 1928 - December 18, 2013

Savannah- Richard Thomas Cowan, Jr., fondly known as "Doc", passed away peacefully the morning of December 18th, 2013 at Memorial University Medical Center after a short illness.

Born in Moultrie, Georgia, he was the son of the late Attorney, Richard Cowan and the late Inez Mingledorff Cowan. He graduated from Commercial High School and attended Armstrong University and also studied Law. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired as an Instrumentation Specialist at American Cyanamide where he broke several records and was known as "the best Instrumentation Specialist around". If no one else could fix it "Penda" also a nickname could. He enjoyed meeting with his Wilmington Island friends at McDonalds every morning and spoke fondly and often about his many friends. He could be very vocal about his opinions, but was often told that he "had a heart of gold".

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joseph Cowan, and his companion of many years, Bella Rayola.

Survivors include his three daughters, Pamela Yanner, Kimberly Mathews and her husband, Paul, Patricia Murphy and her husband, Robert; beloved grandchildren, Maria Cornett, Amber Yanner, and Ryan Murphy; siblings, Miriam Specht, Mary Alice Marshall, and Jack Cowan.

The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will follow in Bonaventure Cemetery.

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Richard was a wonderful neighbor when we lived in Savannah. He became a treasured friend in the 5 years that we lived there. We will miss him terribly! He will always be in our thoughts & in our hearts. We are truly sorry for your loss. RoxAnne Jupe & Susan Rochester

- RoxAnne Jupe, Elmendorf, TX

My deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you be comforted by the words of Isaiah 25:8,'He will swallow up death forever. And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.'

- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA

God Speed Penda!! Great person,lots of laughs,Everywhere.To all at the crowbar,we salute you!!

- Dennis Deary, , GA

What a special person 'Doc' was! He made you feel special. He loved music, literature and was an interesting storyteller. I shall sing a special song for you, 'Doc'. We will miss your smile and hello.

- Gail & Jesse Thurmond, Savannah, GA

You will be missed

- William Cowan, Savannah, GA

You will be missed dearly

- Geneva M. Cowan, Savannah, GA

McDonald's is not & will not be the same without Doc. Our deepest sympathy in his loss to his family.

- Sarah & Patty, Savannah, GA

Doc, I'll miss you! There's gonna be an empty seat and I'm not quite sure anyone else can fill it! I grew very find of you during my 2 years at Wilmington island mcdonald, and I know that was mutual. I'm praying for peace and understanding as your family bids you farewell... Until we meet again Marci

- Marci Wilson, Savannah, GA

Cowan family, so sorry for your loss. Pinda and I had some good times in our early years. He will be missed. Abe

- Jack Miller, Tybee Island, GA

It's been an honor and a privilege to have known him.

- Harold and Carol Horton, Savannah, GA

I am deeply saddened to hear of Doc's passing. He greeted me every morning with a heartfelt, ' hey, how you doin?' My mornings will never be the same. I will miss him.

- Ted Carbone, Savannah, GA

MAY PRAYERS AND FOND MEMORIES HELP YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

- DAVID PAPPAS, hartwell, GA