Created August 27, 2018
In Memory
This eternal flame burns forever
in remembrance of Donald W Cowell
Donald M. Cowell
November
7, 1938 - March 22, 2024
Donald
M. Cowell, a man of great faith and service, passed away on March
22,2024, leaving
behind a legacy that touched the lives of many. Born on
November 7, 1938, in Ashland, Oregon, Donald's
journey was marked by
dedication and
compassion towards his family and others.
Donald's
life was a tapestry woven with diverse threads of service. He began his
career as a Physical
Education teacher before embarking on a noble path of
serving the United
States Air Force as a chaplain from 1964 to 1989. During his
military tenure, he
displayed exemplary courage and commitment, earning
accolades that
included the Service Medal with three bronze oak leaf clusters,
Air Force Commendation Medal, Gallantry Cross,
and several other prestigious
honors for his
distinguished service.
Beyond
his military commitments, Donald's spiritual calling led him to become the
Associate Pastor at First
Baptist Church in Benicia, California. His unwavering
dedication saw him
plant new churches across Oregon, Washington, and
Arkansas for over fifteen
years. As a member of Indian Springs Baptist Church,
he continued to
exemplify his deep-rooted faith through his actions and words.
Outside
of his professional endeavors, Donald found joy in various pursuits. A
seasoned traveler
with a love for the outdoors, he adored camping and exploring
nature's wonders.
Alongside his wife Joann (Smith) Cowell, Donald served as
the Assistant
Director of the Good Sam Camping Club and shared countless
adventures under the
open sky. His artistic talents were expressed through
designing and
creating stained glass.An avid golfer
with an impressive track
record of five
holes-in-one, he found solace and challenge on the golf course.
Additionally, he was known for his prowess on
the racquetball court.
Donald's
passing leaves a void in the hearts of many who loved him dearly. He is
survived by his
beloved wife of 65 years, Joann Cowell; daughter Debbie
Ackerman and husband Bill; sons Jeffrey Cowell
and wife Erin, Destry Cowell
and wife Debbie, Rich
Cowell and wife Terri; grandchildren: Bill Ackerman
(Dustie), Kimber,
Sydney Carter (Jackson), Sarah Castleberry (Evan), Jake
Cowell,
Darci Cowell, DeAnn Cowell,
Denae Cowell, Emma Perry (Jim), Kaitlin
Cowell, Megan Cowell; great-grandchild Norah
Jane Carter; brother Curt Cowell;
sister
Janet Henderson and husband Bill; sister-in-law Carroll Cowell; as well as
numerous
other family members and friends.
He
was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Lackey Cowell and Jewel
Marie
(Mason) Cowell; and brother, Roger Cowell.
In
honoring Donald's memory and celebrating his remarkable life lived to the
fullest extent with
unwavering faith and dedication to service, a visitation will be
held
at Indian Springs Baptist Church in Bryant on Thursday, March 28th at 9:30
AM followed by a Funeral
Service at 10:30 AM. The final act of laying him to rest
will
take place at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock at 1:00
PM.
Memorials
may be made to Charlie Davidson Life Group at Indian Springs
Baptist
Church, 23581 I-30, Bryant, AR 72022.
Donald
M. Cowell's story is one of resilience in adversity and unwavering
commitment to faith,
family, and community; a life that will continue to inspire
generations to come.
May his soul find eternal peace as we carry forward his
memory with love and
reverence.
Though He's gone, He is not forgotten.
Though absent, He remains in spirit.
Though once a worker, He now rests.
by The Arkansas Good Sams
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