James Cordell Cowan, 71, of Batavia, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at his residence. He was born May 30, 1944 in Cincinnati, son of the late Charles and Margaretha Frey Cowan. He was married to Lillian Walriven Cowan, who survives, for 27 years.

James was a United States Navy Submariner Veteran in the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the Queen City Masonic Lodge #559.

In addition to his wife, he was survived by his children, James (Betty) Cowan, Daniel Cowan, Michael Berry, Thomas Cowan, Jillian (Samuel) Thorpe and his grandchildren, Jimmy Cowan and Cady Berry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Charles “Jerry” Cowan, Judith Gould and Janeen Dawson.

Visitation was held from 9:00 AM, until the time of service at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, 177 W. Main St. (SR 125) Amelia. Interment followed at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Union Township.