Robert Joseph “Bob” Cowan

Mr. Robert Joseph “Bob” Cowan, age 91, of Jefferson, GA died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at The Palms at Lake Spivey.  Mr. Cowan was born in Atlanta to the late Hiram Berto and Gertrude Rowden Cowan.  He was a member of Madison Street Baptist Church.  Mr. Cowan was a retired veteran of the United States Marine Corps and later retired from United States Customs Service.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Cowan was preceded in death by his wife, Floy Mert Wilson Cowan.

Mr. Cowan is survived by his daughter, Bobbie Ashmore of McDonough; son, Tom Cowan of Lilburn; 7 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 AM, Saturday, February 9 graveside at Jackson Memorial Park with Rev. Tim Zacharias officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 5 to 7 PM.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.