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Matthew "Pete" McCowan
08/28/1930 - 07/09/2020 Share
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.
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| Plant Trees |
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| Serene Lily Basket |
| $104.95 |
|
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| Beautiful Dreams |
| $84.95 |
|
|
| Sweet Moments |
| $74.95 |
|
|
| Peace & Serenity Dishgarden |
| $79.95 |
|
|
| Red and White Handled Basket |
| $84.95 |
|
|
| Mixed Spray |
| $149.95 |
|
|
| Ocean Devotion |
| $79.95 |
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| The Peace Lily |
| $94.95 |
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| Living Spirit Dishgarden |
| $79.95 |
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| Red and White Floor Basket |
| $89.95 |
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| Mixed flowers in a handled basket |
| $89.95 |
Flowers are delivered by the preferred local florist of Smith-Jackson Funeral Home | Danville, KY.
For Customer Service please call: 1-888-610-8262