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George Washington Cable

Male 1840 - 1921  (~ 81 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  George Washington Cable was born in Jul 1840 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Oct 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Julius Dugger Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    George married Elizabeth "Lizzy" Cook about 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth was born on 30 Mar 1837 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 1 Sep 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Julius Dugger Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Jacob C. Cable  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Mar 1872 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 25 Jul 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cable Cemetary, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    2. 3. Safronia Nancy "Frona" Cable  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Dec 1876 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 18 Aug 1955 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cowan Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jacob C. Cable Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 14 Mar 1872 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 25 Jul 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cable Cemetary, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Jacob married Delia Cable about 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Delia (daughter of John Cable and Susannah Jane Greenwell) was born on 6 Oct 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in May 1968 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in John Cable Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Francy E. Cable  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 5. Mammie D. Cable  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 6. Sallie J. Cable  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 7. June Rachel Cable  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Oct 1956 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    5. 8. Liza Cable  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    6. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 10. William David Cable  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Nov 1917 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 28 May 1980 in , Chesterfield County, Virginia, .
    8. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Safronia Nancy "Frona" Cable Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 14 Dec 1876 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 18 Aug 1955 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cowan Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Safronia married Ezra Oliver Cowan on 21 Oct 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ezra (son of Thomas B. Cowan and Nancy Jane Anderson) was born on 28 May 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 1953 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cowan Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Roxie Jane Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Nov 1900 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was christened in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 24 Dec 1988 in Cowan Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    2. 15. Flossie Caroline Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Aug 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    3. 16. Ronda L. Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 May 1980; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    4. 17. Georgia Hannah Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jun 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Mar 1981 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    5. 18. Von Ray Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jan 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jan 1972; was buried in Cowan Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    6. 19. Wiley Thomas Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Oct 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jan 1980 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cowan Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    7. 20. Grace C. Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Feb 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Nov 2002 in Hawkins County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Church Hill Memorial Gardens, , Hawkins County, Tennessee.
    8. 21. Hazel Beatrice Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Aug 1995 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dry Hill Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    9. 22. Lucy Elizabeth Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jun 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jun 1983 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Snyder Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Francy E. Cable Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jacob2, 1.George1) was born about 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 5.  Mammie D. Cable Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jacob2, 1.George1) was born about 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Sallie J. Cable Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jacob2, 1.George1) was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. James Warren Cable  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Aug 1929 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Jul 2010 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in John Cable Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, .

    Sallie married Fawn Bunton on 28 Mar 1931 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Fawn (son of Benjamin Taylor Bunton and Jane Gelena Bunton) was born on 6 Dec 1897 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 8 Nov 1967 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Mary Lou Bunton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jan 1932 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 6 Dec 2007 in , , Indiana, .
    2. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 26. Rose Nell Bunton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1935 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Feb 1939 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .
    4. 27. Willard Jacob Bunton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Aug 1936 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Sep 1936 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .
    5. 28. Willis Taylor Bunton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Aug 1936 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died about 1936 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .
    6. 29. Selma Marie Bunton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Sep 1937 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 Nov 1941 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .
    7. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 7.  June Rachel Cable Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jacob2, 1.George1) was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Oct 1956 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    June married Clyde Edgar Hopson on 16 Dec 1938 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Clyde (son of Harrison Hopson and Emeley Morgan) was born on 29 Nov 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Oct 1956 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 8.  Liza Cable Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jacob2, 1.George1) was born about 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  6. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jacob2, 1.George1)

  7. 10.  William David Cable Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jacob2, 1.George1) was born on 22 Nov 1917 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 28 May 1980 in , Chesterfield County, Virginia, .

  8. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jacob2, 1.George1)

  9. 12.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jacob2, 1.George1)

  10. 13.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jacob2, 1.George1)

  11. 14.  Roxie Jane Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.Safronia2, 1.George1) was born on 14 Nov 1900 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was christened in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 24 Dec 1988 in Cowan Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Family/Spouse: Dewey A. Greenwell. Dewey (son of John Martin Greenwell and Elmina Elizabeth Dugger) was born in Feb 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Anna Jane Greenwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1939 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Mar 2021 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cowan Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    2. 34. Lois J. Greenwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Feb 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Dec 2019; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson, Tennessee.

    Roxie married on 31 Aug 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 15.  Flossie Caroline Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.Safronia2, 1.George1) was born on 6 Jun 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Aug 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  13. 16.  Ronda L. Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.Safronia2, 1.George1) was born on 24 Dec 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 May 1980; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  14. 17.  Georgia Hannah Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.Safronia2, 1.George1) was born on 9 Jun 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Mar 1981 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  15. 18.  Von Ray Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.Safronia2, 1.George1) was born on 9 Jan 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jan 1972; was buried in Cowan Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  16. 19.  Wiley Thomas Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.Safronia2, 1.George1) was born on 18 Oct 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Jan 1980 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cowan Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Wiley married Julia Guy about 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Julia (daughter of Henry A. Guy and Lona Dugger) was born on 8 Jul 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Aug 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cowan Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. William Thomas "Tom" Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1939 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Jun 2018 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cowan Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  17. 20.  Grace C. Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.Safronia2, 1.George1) was born on 16 Feb 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Nov 2002 in Hawkins County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Church Hill Memorial Gardens, , Hawkins County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    KINGSPORT - Grace C. Stelzer, 90, of 110 Thomas Street, passed away Friday, (November 22, 2002) at Church Hill Health Care and Rehab Center following an extended illness.

    Mrs. Stelzer was a native of Butler, Tennessee and lived in Florida for several years before moving to Kingsport 20 years ago. She was a member of McPheeters Bend Baptist Church.

    She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Stelzer, her parents, Ezra and Fronnie Cable Cowan, grandson, John S. Arnold, sisters, Roxie Greenwell, Flossie Dean, Georgia Anderson, Hazel Dugger and Lucy Snyder, brothers, Ronda Cowan, Wiley Cowan, Von Ray Cowan and Smith Cable.

    She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Jerry Arnold, Church Hill; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Beverly Stelzer, Cooper City, Florida; three grandchildren, Jessica Arnold, Kim Cangialosi and husband, Joey; Heather Badami and husband, Tony; two great grandchildren, Tabitha Cangialosi and Tara Cangialosi.


  18. 21.  Hazel Beatrice Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.Safronia2, 1.George1) was born about 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Aug 1995 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dry Hill Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Hazel married Fred L. Dugger about 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Fred (son of John Anderson Dugger and Mary Ivalee Tester) was born about 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Apr 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Dry Run Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 22.  Lucy Elizabeth Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.Safronia2, 1.George1) was born on 4 Jun 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jun 1983 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Snyder Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Lucy married Wade Wiley Snyder about 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Wade (son of John Lemuel Snyder and Daisy Pierce) was born on 23 Nov 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Jun 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Snyder Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 23.  James Warren Cable Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sallie3, 2.Jacob2, 1.George1) was born on 30 Aug 1929 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Jul 2010 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in John Cable Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, .

    James married Della Mae Howell on 13 Sep 1967 in , Scott County, Virginia, . Della was born on 9 Sep 1915 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 31 Jan 1987; was buried in John Cable Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 24.  Mary Lou Bunton Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sallie3, 2.Jacob2, 1.George1) was born on 7 Jan 1932 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 6 Dec 2007 in , , Indiana, .

  3. 25.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sallie3, 2.Jacob2, 1.George1)

  4. 26.  Rose Nell Bunton Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sallie3, 2.Jacob2, 1.George1) was born on 14 Feb 1935 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Feb 1939 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .

  5. 27.  Willard Jacob Bunton Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sallie3, 2.Jacob2, 1.George1) was born on 29 Aug 1936 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Sep 1936 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .

  6. 28.  Willis Taylor Bunton Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sallie3, 2.Jacob2, 1.George1) was born on 29 Aug 1936 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died about 1936 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .

  7. 29.  Selma Marie Bunton Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sallie3, 2.Jacob2, 1.George1) was born on 8 Sep 1937 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 1 Nov 1941 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .

  8. 30.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sallie3, 2.Jacob2, 1.George1)

  9. 31.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sallie3, 2.Jacob2, 1.George1)

  10. 32.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sallie3, 2.Jacob2, 1.George1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 33.  Anna Jane Greenwell Descendancy chart to this point (14.Roxie3, 3.Safronia2, 1.George1) was born on 31 Oct 1939 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Mar 2021 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cowan Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Anna “Jane” Ward, age 81, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Mountain City Care Center. Jane was born on October 31, 1939 to the late Duey and Roxie Greenwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Bob Greenwell, Bruce Greenwell, Carl Greenwell, Gervis Greenwell, Lon Greenwell, and sisters, Lois Guy, Jean Swafford, and Margaret Cardina. She was also preceded by three precious sons, Tony H. Ward, Keith William Ward, and Brian “Shorty” Ward.

    Jane was a mother of five. She was a fun, loving, giving, big-hearted person. She always worked hard and found her heart’s calling as a CNA. She enjoyed caring for others and you could see it made her proud and filled her heart to make a difference in the lives of her residents. She was a care giver to young and old, and many called her Mama Jane.

    Jane was also spunky, stubborn, outspoken and didn’t care to tell you what was on her mind. She could tell you what she thought of you and make you love her for it. One thing was for certain, if you ever met Jane, you were sure to love her.

    Those left to cherish her memories include her husband, Herbert Ward; son, Gregory Ward; daughter, Janet Brooks and husband Jesse. She was most proud of all her grandchildren who include her grandson, Adam Ward and wife Tiffany; granddaughters, Courtney Brooks, Brittney Brooks, Sara Ward; great grandchildren, Jania, Renessmae, Zyra Ward. Her sisters, Betty Payne, Gerlene Dugger, Shirley Ainsworth; sisters-in-law, Betty Greenwell, Barb Ward, several nieces and nephews and all those that loved her at Sunset Gardens and Mountain City Care Center.

    The family received friends from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service followed at 3:00 with Pastor Steven Spencer officiating. The graveside service and burial immediately followed at the Cowan Town Cemetery.

    Buried:
    Anna “Jane” Ward, age 81, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Mountain City Care Center. Jane was born on October 31, 1939 to the late Duey and Roxie Greenwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Bob Greenwell, Bruce Greenwell, Carl Greenwell, Gervis Greenwell, Lon Greenwell, and sisters, Lois Guy, Jean Swafford, and Margaret Cardina. She was also preceded by three precious sons, Tony H. Ward, Keith William Ward, and Brian “Shorty” Ward.

    Jane was a mother of five. She was a fun, loving, giving, big-hearted person. She always worked hard and found her heart’s calling as a CNA. She enjoyed caring for others and you could see it made her proud and filled her heart to make a difference in the lives of her residents. She was a care giver to young and old, and many called her Mama Jane.

    Jane was also spunky, stubborn, outspoken and didn’t care to tell you what was on her mind. She could tell you what she thought of you and make you love her for it. One thing was for certain, if you ever met Jane, you were sure to love her.

    Those left to cherish her memories include her husband, Herbert Ward; son, Gregory Ward; daughter, Janet Brooks and husband Jesse. She was most proud of all her grandchildren who include her grandson, Adam Ward and wife Tiffany; granddaughters, Courtney Brooks, Brittney Brooks, Sara Ward; great grandchildren, Jania, Renessmae, Zyra Ward. Her sisters, Betty Payne, Gerlene Dugger, Shirley Ainsworth; sisters-in-law, Betty Greenwell, Barb Ward, several nieces and nephews and all those that loved her at Sunset Gardens and Mountain City Care Center.

    The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 with Pastor Steven Spencer officiating. The graveside service and burial will immediately follow at the Cowan Town Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Adam Ward, Jesse Brooks, Reese Stout, Wayne Wilson, Jack Proffitt, and Willie DeBord.


  12. 34.  Lois J. Greenwell Descendancy chart to this point (14.Roxie3, 3.Safronia2, 1.George1) was born on 20 Feb 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Dec 2019; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Lois J. Guy, age 74, of Pine Orchard Road, Butler, Tennessee, passed away at her residence on Monday, December 30, 2019. She was born on February 20, 1945 to the late Dewey and Roxie Jane Cowan Greenwell. In addition to her parents, Lois is preceded in death by her daughter, Frances Jean Guy (November 3 2019); sons, Leon Guy and Junior Guy; granddaughter, Roxanne; sisters, Jean Swafford and Margaret Cardena; brothers, Lon Greenwell (Lois’s twin), Gervis (Shorty) Greenwell, Bruce Greenwell, Carl Greenwell, Bob Greenwell; infants, Haggie and James Greenwell.

    Lois is survived by one son, Dwight Greenwell and friend Carnella Matney; one grandson, Dewey Clyde Guy; sisters, Shirley Ainsworth, Jane Ward, Betty Payne, Gerleen Dugger; sister-in-law, Betty Greenwell; several nieces, nephews and cousins; several great nieces and nephews; special friends and neighbors, Charles Norris, Brenda Campbell and Bonnie Curd; Lois’s niece and caregiver, Vickie Turner; caregivers and friends, Larry and Polly Laws.

    There will be a gathering of family and friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Mountain City Funeral Home with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Preacher Chuck Morefield to officiate. Lois will be laid to rest with her daughter at Sugar Grove Church Cemetery.


  13. 35.  William Thomas "Tom" Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (19.Wiley3, 3.Safronia2, 1.George1) was born about 1939 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Jun 2018 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cowan Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    JOHNSON CITY - William Thomas "Tom" Cowan, 79, Johnson City passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 in the Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness.

    A native of Butler, he was a son of the late Wiley T. & Julia Ann Guy Cowan. He worked as an Airport Policeman and a truck driver at Summers-Taylor. Tom was a fifty year member of Johnson City Masonic Lodge # 486, Jericho Shrine where he was a former Roadrunner and the Nolachuckey-Grand View # 194, Order of Eastern Star. He was a member of Sinking Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

    Survivors include his wife Mary Ellen Godsey Cowan. Two Children: Tommy R. Cowan, Elizabethton and Kathy Waldrop & Robert Miller, Jonesborough. Five Grandchildren: Valerie Hyatt, Heather Pate, Amber Pate, Whitney Rutledge and Thomas Cowan. Eleven Great Grandchildren.

    Graveside Service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2018 in the Cowan Cemetery, Butler with Pastor Jason Hoagland officiating. Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

    William married Mary Ellen Godsey about 1960 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of James Thomas Godsey and Living) was born on 31 May 1940 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Dec 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]