The *WeCaTon* - West Carrollton (Ohio) H.S. Alumni News (unofficial)
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
RICHARD LEE "DICKIE" COWDREY, '62: DECEASED, 04 SEP 2007:
Once again, I am the bearer of sad news. The Class of 1962 has lost RICHARD LEE "DICKIE" COWDREY, as can be seen by scrolling down and reading my e-mail from teacher JAMES C. JOHNSON, who also telephoned me.
Several days ago, I also received an e-mail about his illness and I believe It came from 1963's FRANCES JEAN PEFFLY. Is that correct, Fran? Of course, I know we all extend sincerest condolences to the Cowdrey family and to all of his friends.
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From: James Johnson (WC faculty)
Subject: Death notice
Bonnie, while I was talking to you on the phone, Ada found a new email address of yours that she had not put in her address book yet; so here is the notice about Richard.
COWDREY, Richard Lee: Age 63 of Springboro passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Middletown Hospital. He was born in Miamisburg, OH., the son of Dwight (Doc) and Greta Cowdrey. He retired from Montgomery County, graduated from West Carrollton High School in 1962, was Carlisle's first girl's soccer coach, and was an active foster parent for 12 years with 35 children. He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ricky Kelin Cowdrey and a brother, Donnie Cowdrey. Nannie Allen Richard is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; seven daughters, Michelle L. Milligan (Mike) of Carlisle, Kelly R. Milligan (Rodney) of Carlisle, Lacynda, Rachael E., Christine M., Melissa F. Cowdrey, and Samantha Boddie al of Springboro; a sister Judy Wade and a brother Carl. He is also survived by five grandchildren; Brandy, Leah, Darren, Dakota, and Monique and two nephews and extended family A.C., Ann, and Stanley Chisam. Funeral services were September 7, 2007. Burial at Miami Valley Memorial Gardens.
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Bonnie, this was copied from the paper; not sure why they have him as "Nannie Allen Richard" where they mention his loving wife, Sharon; but that is how it is. Also his son's name as "Ricky Kelin" I thought was unusual, but that is how they had it. The paper may have gotten it incorrectly, because we have corrected spelling and grammar in the article. We proof-read it, so it is as it was in the paper. Sorry to be the bearer of this sad news.
Jay Johnson
