Gretna……Edward Hamilton Cowan, Jr., age 78 of Gretna died Monday, May 7, 2018 at SOVAH Health in Danville.

Born September 27, 1939 in Washington, D.C., he was a son of the late Edward Hamilton Cowan, Sr. and Grace Ledford Cowan. He was predeceased by one grandson, James Eby; and three step-sons, Tom Brownlow, Billy Brownlow and John Brownlow. Mr. Cowan was a Crane Operator for the Local 77 Union in Washington, D.C. and was an Army Veteran.  He loved nature and animals, especially his rescue dogs and cats.

He is survived by his wife, Anastasia Reed Brownlow Cowan of the residence; one son, Michael Edward Cowan and wife, April of Lynch Station; one daughter, Victoria Eby and husband, Jeff of Stafford; two step-daughters, Stacy Magner of Altavista and Christen Mays and husband, David of Moneta; five grandchildren, Lori Gasemy and husband, Danny, Jeanette Hager and husband, Brian, Samantha Vanhyning, Jeffrey Eby and Jennifer Cowan; four great-grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren.

Catholic Funeral Rite will be conducted 2:00 Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by the Rev. Mr. Chris Barrett.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .