Charles Cowan was born August 19, 1938 and departed this life April 13, 2004 reaching the age of 65 years. He was the son of Charles Edgar Cowan, Sr. and Alma Wilson Cowan.

He was united in marriage to Judith Storey and to this union three children were born.

He is survived by his wife, Judith; two daughters, Lori and Jennifer Cowan, both of Monticello; one brother, Kenneth (Jane) Cowan of Eubank, KY; one sister, Ruth Ann (Cresse) Thompson of Burnside, KY; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Sr. and Alma Cowan; one son, Charles Cowan, III; and one brother, James Cowan.

He graduated from Somerset High School; he served in the U. S. Army, and was a member of the First Baptist Church.

In addition, he also served his community in the following capacities:

Retired Chairman of the Board at Monticello Banking Company

Board of Directors at Bank of Clinton County

Board of Directors – Monticello Bankshares Inc.

Highland Investment Board

Masonic Lodge #431

Olekia Shriner Temple – Lexington

Kiwanis Club

Wayne County Hospital Board

Wayne County Fiscal Court Treasurer

Industrial Development Authority Board

Wayne County Emergency Reachout Board

KY Independent Bankers Association

Empowerment Zone

Lake Cumberland Development Board

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, relative, friend, and valued member of the community who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

*Masonic Services will be held Thursday, April 15 at 7 PM at the First Baptist Church.


Visitation: Thursday, April 15 after 5 PM at the First Baptist Church in Monticello, KY
Funeral Service: Friday, April 16 at 1 PM at the First Baptist Church in Monticello, KY
Interment: Elk Spring Cemetery