James Cowan, 80, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at Life Care Centers of Cape Girardeau.
He was born Feb. 7, 1926, son of George and Ethel Musick Cowan.
Cowan was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include two nieces.
He was preceded in death by a brother.
A private service was held Wednesday at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson, with the Rev. Richard Combs officiating. Burial was in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield.
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