Derek Wade Cowan, 40, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, July 10, 2022 in Knifley, KY. He was the son of Rebecca Thomas of Columbia, KY and the late Roger Lynn Cowan.
Derek was free spirited, fun loving and a warm hearted man. He enjoyed doing yard work and helping anyone and everyone; he never met a stranger.
SURVIVORS:
His mother & stepfather: Rebecca & Fred Thomas of Columbia
3 children: Kiara Cowan and Cash Cowan of Russell Springs and Cecilia Salyers of Taylor County
1 sister & brother-in-law: Stephanie and Kevin Kruizenga of Campbellsville
1 half-brother: Taylor Cowan of Russell Springs
1 nephew & 2 nieces: Maddix Vaughn, Greenlee Vaughn and Audrey Kruizenga
2 special aunts: Linda Simmons of Glensfork and Leoda Curry of Campbellsville
Several other aunt, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends
The family has chosen Cremation and family services will be held at a later date
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.