The Family of Thomas Wayne McCowan, wishes to acknowledge and

thank everybody for all acts of kindness, love, support and prayers,
during the time of need. We appreciate all the courtesies and
condolences extended to us in our hour of bereavement.
Special thanks to Hospice of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Pall Bearers
Gerald McCowan, Jr.
Aaron McCowan
Greg McCowan
Reginald Raglin
Warren Raglin
Michael Raglin

Thomas Wayne McCowan

Called Wayne

Sunrise
January 31, 1942

Sunset
December 10, 2016

Honorary Pall Bearers

Sonny Youngblood
Henry Smith
Mark McCowan
Ronald Buchanan
Hayes Stubblefield

Flower Bearers
Friends

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green
pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me
in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod
and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of
mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely
goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the
house of the LORD forever. Psalm 23:1-6

The Final Tribute Services By:

Walker Funeral Home
1025 E. McMillian Street, Cinti., OH 45206
(513) 251-6200

Friday, December 16, 2016

Visitation 10:00 til Noon Services 12 Noon
Services: Samaria Early Church Of God In Christ
338 Main Street, Addyston, Ohio 45001

Officiating: Elder R. L. Jackson

Eulogist: Minister J. E. Raglin, Pastor

Thomas Wayne McCowan

was born January 31, 1942, to Late

Mary McCowan and Thomas Johnson. He departed this life on December 10, 2016
at his sisters home (Woodlawn, Ohio). His brother Gerald McCowan preceded him
in death (December 27, 2014).
He attended Addyston Elementary School (very good in math) and was also in the
Boy Scouts. Wayne was married to the late Jessica on July 23, 1988, there were no
children in this union.
Wayne accepted the Lord Jesus Christ in his life at age of 70 under the leadership
of his sister, Pastor J. E. Raglin and was baptized on June 29, 2013. His favored
song was 99 And A Half Wont Do He filled the position of being an Usher and did
it well. Wayne was a giver and he would always give generously to the church and
especially supported the church programs, anniversaries, picnic and dinner sales
use his truck without charging anything. Being Wayne, he always wanted to know
who gave and how much did they gave (LOL).
He was employed by Laborers Local 265 from March 1989 and retired in good
standing on September 2003 (Union Membership 27 years). Let Wayne tell it; he
helped build almost all of the bridges in Cincinnati and the surrounding areas.
During his retirement, Wayne did odds jobs to get extra money by using his truck to
move and delivery things for his friends and others (just gas money).
Wayne was unique in his own way. He was loud and had fun picking-on people: at
church, in the stores, the neighbors, the hospitals and Local 265 Union dinners .
Most of the time, he didnt talk with you or to you; he questioned you; before you
could answer him he would ask you 10 or more questions: How old are you, where
you work, how much money you make, do you like your job, how long have you
worked there, are you married, how long youve been married, how many kids do
you have, and on and on. He loved the ladies he proposed to all the young ladies
and would tell their parents to call him son-in-law (LOL) because hes going to
married their daughter. He had many friends just cant name them all.
Even though Wayne is absent from the body, hes still speaking. The message he
left was: My funeral services are be held at Samaria, Repast at VFW Hall in
Addyston and that hes paying for the fried chicken for his repast. He always was
trying to feed his family and friends. At his house, he would always tell them Eat all
you want but, NO PLATES TO GO But he would give-in and let anyone take a
plate with them. He just wanted to be the boss.

His wish was, to have Thanksgiving Dinner with his family and friends and he got
just what he wanted. 40 or 50 people came (mostly family) and he was very
happy. Wayne paid for the Ham and the Bar-BQ Wings for the Thanksgiving
Dinner.
She leaves to cherish his memories, (1) Sister: Joyce Raglin (2) Brothers: Mark
(Gail) McCowan; Greg (Cathy) McCowan. Two special friends from childhood
(Henry Smith & Ronald Buchanan). Nieces & great nieces, nephews & great
nephews; and a host of relatives and friends.

Processional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soft Music

Parting View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Family
Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Congregational Song
Scriptures
Old Testament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Ps 23:1-6)
New Testament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (St. John 14:1-6)
Prayer
Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samaria Choir
Acknowledgement of cards & Condolences
Emails, Text Messages, Facebook, Calls, etc. . . . . . . . . . Evang. K. Wilson
Obituary Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Moment of Reflection
* Video Tribute *
Special Remarks: . . . . . . . . . . . .Bro. Henry Smith & Bro. Ronald Buchanan
Childhood Best Friends
Remarks Family/Friends/Ministers . . . . . . . . . . . Limited (2 Minutes)
Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sis. Vicki Saunders
Eulogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor J. E. Raglin
Sister & Pastor of Samaria E.C.O.G.I.C
Benediction / Recessional
Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Mile of the way
~ Interment ~
Maple Grove Cemetery, 9570 Valley Junction Road, Cleves, Ohio 45002
Repast: Immediately after burial
VFW Hall 140 Main Street, Addyston, Ohio 45001