Derrell Dean McCowen
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Derrell Dean McCowen

  • February 24, 1933 - December 22, 2011
  • Little Rock, Arkansas
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“Sorry to hear of your loss. ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Ron and Beverly Shamlin

“My deepest condolences to D.D's family. My prayers are with you. May you find comfort with your cherished memories. And find strength in our Lord. ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Tonia Lawhon - little rock, AR

“I wss married to "Eddie Keathley" for a number of years and always thought so much of the McCowen family. You were always such a close knit family...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Deana "Keathley" Eggleston - AR

“Sorry for you loss, may god be with you at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Carol Trammell - Alexander, AR

“so sorry to learn about derrell,may god be with you. ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: glenda bridges - bigelow, AR

“DD will be missed greatly. I am sorry for the whole McCowen family. The Otts/Brixie family loves y'all bunches! ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Ginger Mathis-Reedy - Vilonia, AR

“Randy, We are praying for you and your family during this time. Mike & Kim Arkansas Sign & Barricade, Inc. ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Mike and Kim Salinas - Bryant, AR

“I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you guys. I will keep you in my prayers. ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Christa White - Benton, AR

“thoughts and prayer, kenny loux sr,kenny loux jr,and shannon price. ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: SHANNON PRICE - little rock , AR


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Derrell Dean "D.D." McCowen, of Little Rock, a local businessman, friend and beloved family member passed away December 22, 2011. D.D. was born to Tollie Curtis and Gladys McCowen on February 24, 1933. He was the oldest of six children Norma Jean, Bruce, Mae, Faye and Sue.
D.D. lived a long and productive life starting his business McCowen's Top Soil in 1959. He was an avid fisherman and hunter until he could physically no longer enjoy it.
D.D. is survived by his wife of 59 years, Maxine Mildred McCowen, two sons Randy and his wife Sandy and Ricky and his wife Lori; five grandchildren Kara Deane, Aaron Curtis, Courtney, Kelsey and Kaleigh; four great grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral Services will be on Saturday, December 24th, at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. at McGhee Cemetery in Perry Arkansas.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd, at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills, 10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander, AR 72002 (501)455-1067
www.griffinleggettforesthills.com