Michael Cowan
Dr. Michael Leland Cowan, Sr., DDS, 67, of Hixson, died suddenly Saturday morning, March 26, 2016.
Michael Leland Cowan, born May 23, 1948 in Atlanta, Ga. Mike was the son of Leland and Francis Cowan and brother of Carol Goodwin, David Cowan, and Chris Cowan. He grew up in Chattanooga, and attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Notre Dame High School, where he excelled academically and athletically. He went to Middle Tennessee State University where he played football.
After graduation from MTSU, Mike joined the United States Army and achieved the rank of captain. After his military service, he attended dental school at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. Upon graduation from dental school, Mike opened a practice in Tracey City, TN, where he served the community for over two decades. In 2002 Mike sold his practice and returned home to Chattanooga, where he worked as a dentist for the county health department until his retirement in January 2016.
Mike was a devoted son, loyal brother, loving father, and proud grandfather. He was a respected professional and a loved family member.
He was predeceased by his father, Leland Cowan, his brother, Chris Cowan, and his grandson, Colton Shero.
He is survived by his mother, Francis Cowan, his sister, Carol Goodwin, his brother, David Cowan, his daughters, Lacey Cowan and Erin Shero, his son, Michael Cowan, his grandchildren, Laurel Carter, Savanah Carter, Lauren Rumba, Mattie Rumba, Jon Johnson, Scout Carter, Tristen Carter, Stan Shero, Walker Cowan and Leland Cowan, and his loving wife, Marsha Cowan.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
A Mass of Celebration will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 501 South Moore Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37412, with Father Jim Vick and Dr. Ken Duggan officiating. Burial will be in National Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
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