Joel Shane Cowan

Joel Shane Cowan, 46, of Elkins died Sunday, February 22, 2015 in Elkins. He was born January 16, 1969 in Fayetteville to Kenneth and Erma Cowan. He grew up in Fayetteville; moved to Elkins in 2009; was an auto mechanic; a member of Crossroads Community Church; and had a passion for hunting and the outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Karna Cowan of the home; two sons, Ken Cowan of Bella Vista; and Allen Cowan of Elkins; daughter, Katie Cowan of Elkins; five sisters, Miki Mudine of Bentonville; Elisha Field of Golden, MO.; Nancy Love of Bentonville; Brenda Burgess of Cave Springs; and Velda Sturdivant of West Fork; brother, Aaron Berner of Hiwasse; his biological mother, Barbara French of Bentonville; daughter-in-law, Danielle Cowan of Juneau, Alaska; and granddaughter, Serenity Cowan of Juneau, Alaska; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Beard's Chapel with Rocky Bell officiating. Interment will be in Baptist Ford Cemetery under the direction of Beard's Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at the funeral home. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.