Dexter McCowan

Dexter McCowan, age 82, of London, Kentucky passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. On December 23, 1963, he was united in marriage to Geraldine "Gerry" (Ray) McCowan. He was the father of Amy Mardis of London, Kentucky; the brother of Denver McCowan and Ronnie McCowan both of London, Kentucky. He was also blessed with two grandchildren, Chloe Linley Mardis and Cade Elias Mardis both of London, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. McCowan and Lucille (Hurley) McCowan; and by one brother, Jerry McCowan. He was a 32nd Degree Mason of McKee Lodge #144 F&AM, Member of Oleika Shriners, a Veteran of the United States Army, and a former State Representative having served from 1964-1966. He was the youngest to be elected to the house of representatives at that time. Funeral services for Dexter McCowan will be conducted Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in London Funeral Home Chapel with Denny McCowan officiating. Burial will follow at A.R. Dyche Memorial Park with DAV Chapter 158 Keavy in charge of military honors. The family of Dexter McCowan will receive friends at London Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until the service time on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Masonic services by McKee Lodge #144 F & AM will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Serving as pallbearers will be: David McCowan, Mark McCowan, Tim McCowan, Chris McCowan, Luke McCowan, Kyle Swafford, Connor McCowan, and Will McCowan. The family respectfully requests that all visitors wear a mask and adhere to social distancing recommendations.Read Obituary