Jack L. Cowen, 72, of Warr Acres, Oklahoma, formerly of Lamont, Oklahoma passed away September 28, 2007 at his home.  Jack was born July 22, 1935 in Lamont, Oklahoma to William Lewis and Florence (Bennett) Cowen.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Forest Hill Christian Church, 2121 N. Macarthur, Oklahoma City with Rev. Jerl Joslin officiating. Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. in the Lamont Cemetery, Lamont, Oklahoma. Arrangements are under the direction of Tonkawa Funeral Home, Tonkawa, Oklahoma.

Jack grew up in Lamont graduating from Lamont High School. He served in the U.S. Army in 1958 and ’59 as a Radio Relay and Carrier Operator.

He was a member of the Lamont Masonic Lodge #166 and Shrines. 

Jack married Shirley Lois Long June 8, 1963 in Blackwell, Oklahoma and she preceded him in death January 18, 1995.

Jack was big in family genealogy and loved spending time with his family especially at Christmas time when he would have his house decorated with as many lights as he could, also several nativity scenes.   He enjoyed the computer and had email friends from all over the U.S.; he also enjoyed old tractors. 

Jack owned and operated Jack’s Used Appliances for the past thirty years.  He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan but his biggest love was for his dog, Gidget.

Jack will be missed in his neighborhood for the Sunday afternoon block parties he had in his yard.

He is survived by his sons, Mark Schmitt and his wife, Pam of Cushing, OK, Travis Cowen of Oklahoma City, OK, Tracy Cowen and his wife, Randa of Oklahoma City, OK; his daughters, Mary Beth Smith, Oklahoma City, OK, Barbara Ann Kuntz and her husband, Wesley of Bethany, OK; his sister, Billie Lou Whitehead and her husband, Milo; his niece, Maxie Skaggs and his nephews, Brad and Ross Whitehead all of Lamont, OK; eleven grandchildren, Tracy, Karen, Jennie, Brandon, Sarah, Wade, Josh, Kaitlin, Bryan, Melanie and Evan; four great great grandchildren, Alisha, Alex, Dominic and Emma; and many friends.                 

He was preceded in death by wife, Shirley; his parents, William and Florence.

Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association in care of Tonkawa Funeral Home, 400 E. Grand Ave, Tonkawa, Oklahoma 74653.

Condolences may be sent to the family using our online guest book at www.tonkawafh.com

 

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