Smith-Jackson Funeral Home | Danville, KY

Obituary For Matthew "Pete" McCowan

Funeral Arrangement: Funeral

Date: Friday, July 17, 2020

Time: 12:00 Noon

Place: The Showroom

2405 Lebanon Road

Danville, Kentucky

Visitation: Friday, July 17, 2020 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 noon

Burial: Camp Nelson National Cemetery

Matthew “Pete” McCowan, 89, passed away July 9, 2020. He was the son of the late Clarence and Ella Cowan, and lived most of his life in Danville, Kentucky.

He was a Korean Conflict veteran who fought for his country honorably and received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He was a graduate of Kentucky State College (University) and enjoyed a career in Kentucky State Government.

Matthew was a Christian who faithfully served his church, the First Baptist Church, Danville, Kentucky, and was an avid tennis player until his health prevented him from doing so. He also was a member of the semi-professional baseball team, The Danville Yankees, in his younger years.

Loved by many, his memories will be cherished by his wife of 59 years, Ima Jean Tinsley McCowan, three daughters, Priscilla McCowan, Carla McCowan Alston, Mavis McCowan, a son-in-law Reginald Alston and two grandchildren, David and Daniel Alston. He was preceded in death by a daughter Meredith McCowan. Additionally, he leaves behind a host of relatives and friends.

Guest Book

Ima Jean and girls I am so sorry for your loss. he was the finest person around.this is loss for all of us who had the privilege of knowing him. I had appt. in Lexington and could not be there. our prayers will be for you. any thing any time I can help call me sam reid

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Our condolence to the family May the God of mercy and Grace keep each one of you at this time in y'all life,love Richard and Beatrice Cardwell.

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I will always remember the McCowan sister.They became a great friend of mine especially Mavis. I got a chance to meet their parents.From first time I met them they always have that something special look. I suddenly feeling while their girls were so friendly.Mr.McCowan will leave avoid in his family life what I have seen they will overcome Coach Samuel Smith

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Mrs. Ima Jean, Priscilla, Mavis, Carla and all other family members and friends, We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Pete was a very nice man. He will be dearly missed. May the many precious memories you all have of him give you much comfort and peace thru this difficult time, now and always. Love and prayers. Jackie and Kathleen M. Lewis

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Rest In Peace Mr.Pete , Danny died on the 7th, he loved you , he loved his Choir Family, sending prayers out to the Family, Freda Harris

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As one of his neices, I recall him not wanting me to call him uncle. Afterall, he was too young. I remember him playing his guitar with a group made up of James Maurice Daugherty, Micheal Smith, Hubert Floyd and Margaret Bates as vocalist. The song I remember most was called Honky Tonk. They played in Danville at the Swing land and at clubs in Springfield and Lebanon. Matthew always had a big smile which would make anyone in his presence smile. I'm truly going to miss him, the youngest of all his siblings. Gleneva

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Priscilla & Mavis- I'm so sorry about your loss. You have such a loving, close-knit family so I can't imagine the pain. Just know your friends are praying for comfort and healing for you all.

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Uncle Pete was a great man, he is loved and will be dearly missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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