Johnny “Harold” Cowger, Sr., 94, of Linthicum, Maryland, passed away peacefully Oct. 12, 2024, at his home.
Born Jan. 15, 1930, in Franklin, he was the son of the late Emma and Henry Cowger.
Mr. Cowger was drafted in 1952 into the Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan. He loved Japan and stayed as a civilian working as a maintenance and construction worker. One of his favorite jobs there was painting houses.
After marrying in 1957, his wife joined him in Japan until 1958. They moved to Maryland raising their growing family. He started working for the State of Maryland retiring from Martin’s Airport. He also worked part time at Adell Plastics for more than 50 years.
His favorite memories were spending time with his family (immediate and extended), vacationing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, various trips to California and Florida, visiting with his family in Oklahoma and Louisiana and thousands of trips to West Virginia.
His hobbies included wood working, painting, arts and crafts. The last few years, he painted birdhouses, jewelry and tissue boxes. Many family and church members and friends were fortunate to receive one of these cherished gifts from his heart.
In 1957, he married the love of his life, “Juanita” J. Cowger, who survives.
He was the loving father of John H. Cowger, Jr. and wife, Karen, Jeff L. Cowger and wife, Sandra, Jeanne A. Steinhice and husband, Jimmy, and Joan L. Cowger (Mark); devoted grandfather of Vincent, Valerie, Julie, Courtney, Jimmy, III and Jenna; cherished great-grandfather of Jordan, Destinee, Jillian, Savanna, Cash, Kayden and Karson; and dear great-great-grandfather of Justin, Jaylen and Kamree. He was also a father figure to many loving nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.
He was also preceded in death by siblings, William, Viola, Raymond, Eddie, Catherine, Bessie, Jesse and Mary.
A celebration of life funeral service was held Tuesday at the Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services in Glen Burnie, Maryland. A graveside service with military honors and interment followed at Glen Haven Memorial Park in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Shriners.
