LANCASTER, SC ~ On Friday, July 29th, James Kenneth McCowan (Kenny), took his first breath in heaven surrounded by his family.  He was born Dec 30, 1947, in Lancaster to Polly and Calvin McCowan. He was the 4th of the McCowan clan.

After being drafted into the Army in 1967, Kenny served our country in Vietnam. While there, he received the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged in 1969 when he made his home here in Lancaster. He raised 3 wonderful children, Jamie, April, and Martha.

Kenny was always outdoors, either fishing, hunting or just watching the birds. He was an expert at finding arrowheads. He was able to retire from Bowater at the age 57 to enjoy all of those things.  What Kenny enjoyed the most was his 6 grandchildren, Hunter, Michael, Madison, Caroline, Brice, and Natalie. They were his heart.

He is survived by his children, Jamie McCowan (Janet), April Beatty (Mark), and Martha Pridgen (Joey); his grandchildren Hunter & Michael McCowan, Madison McCowan & Natalie Pridgen, Caroline & Brice Beatty; and his two beloved sisters, Phoebe Crouch and Libby Horton (Mac). He was loved by many nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin & Polly McCowan, his brothers Belk McCowan and Steve McCowan.

Special thank you to Janice Hamilton & Leslie Snipes for all the support they have given in his final days. Also, Hospice of Lancaster for their wonderful care.

Visitation will be at Burgess Funeral Home on Monday, Aug 1, 2022 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Graveside service will be Tuesday, Aug 2, 2022 at 11:00 am at Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, Kenny would love for you to enjoy the great outdoors like he did and plant a tree.