Obituary: Marion Gene “Gene” Cowan

Marion Gene “Gene” Cowan, age 75, of Georgetown, Texas, went to be with his Lord on January 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of family and friends, and confident in a life everlasting.

Mr. Cowan was born November 13, 1949, in Stockbridge Michigan to Ivan Gene and Eileen Delores (Carr) Cowan of Stockbridge, Michigan. He was a 1967 graduate of Stockbridge High School, and a very proud graduate of Ferris State University (Go Bulldogs!)

While attending Stockbridge High School, he participated in various sports activities including football and was a member of the school band. He was also an outdoorsman, spending a lot of time hunting and fishing. Later in life, he trained in Sanchin-Ryu Karate, as a disciple of Grand Master Robert Dearman. Achieving the rank of Go-Dan (5th Degree Black Belt), he provided instruction to many others in the Stockbridge area and was known as “Master Gene” or “Master Cowan”.

Mr. Cowan was, initially, a District Sales Representative for Gravely Corporation, and eventually promoted to Regional Sales Manager, and finally moved to Corporate Headquarters as the Sales Training Manager. After retirement, he worked as a Walmart Automobile Repair and Parts Department Sales Associate.

Mr. Cowan is survived by his children, Anthony Sean (Laura) Cowan, Darren Cowan, Danielle (Travis) Conti, and AJ (Ellen) Cowan. His cherished Grandchildren Nadia Cowan, Jameson Conti, Patterson Conti, Harrison Conti, Henry Cowan, Holden Cowan, an additional Granddaughter due in July, and his Great Granddaughter Ember Drews. Other survivors include his sister, Nancy J. (Lon) Cooper, and two nieces, Denise (Justin) Halter, and Tressa (Jeffery) Barnett.

Preceded in death by his parents, Gene, and Eileen Cowan.

According to his wishes, Cremation occurred, and a memorial will follow at a later date. Interment planned to be in Stockbridge, MI.