Thomas Linwood McCowan, 91, of Philadelphia, PA, and formerly of Louisa, Virginia, departed this life on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, PA. Born June 10, 1916 to the late Archie and Cora Bishop McCowan, Lin as he was known, was a member of Galilee Baptist Church Frencliff, Virginia. He received his early education in the Louisa County Public Schools. In December of 1954 he was joined in marriage to Della Scott. This union was blessed with two children, son Allen who preceded him in death and a daughter Dorinne. He was also preceded in death by his second wife Lottie Mae McCowan; three brothers James, Arthur and George McCowan and three sisters Minnie Quarles,Ella Scott and Alice Scott. He was also preceded by a devoted friend Walter Scoot.
He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted daughter Dorinne Howard and son in law Rev. Robert Howard; three step sons, William Henson(Cindy), Minster Lawrence Henson(Priscella) and Darnell Henson(Leslie); Four step daughters, Shirley Johnson(Bennett), Jesteane Ragland(Owen), Barbara Jordan and Joyce Christmas(Arthur). He also leaves 8 grandchildren, 15 step grandchildren, 5 great grand children, 17 step great grandchildren ,1 great-great grandchild, and 8 step great great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to include his ex-wife Della Scott McCowan. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 1 PM at Galilee Baptist Church ,3598 Three Notch Road Ferncliff, VA 23053(RR 250 East at RR 208) with the Rev. Otis Spellman officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.