A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2019 at the South Haven Baptist Church 16800 Bel-Ray Blvd., Belton, Missouri 64012. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at South Haven Baptist Church with Interment to follow immediately at Belton Cemetery, Belton, Missouri.
Darrel is survived by his beloved wife, Alma; sister Margie Miller; and several nieces and nephews and their families.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Flossie Cowan; and brother Donald Cowan.
Darrel was born at home in rural Henry County on March 7, 1940. He worked on his parents’ dairy farm and helped at their general store. He attended Piper and White Oak One Room Schools and was a member of White Oak Methodist Church. Darrel joined the Army National Guard in March of 1957 and served five years, receiving an Honorable Discharge. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1958. On March 10, 1962 he married Alma Ruth Gaug at the Belton Methodist Church. Together they lived in Belton for 50 years before moving to Raymore in 2013.
In 1960 Darrel worked for Wear Electric and Solo Cup. In 1965 he joined IBEW L.U. 124, ultimately retiring due to health issues in 2000. Darrel joined the Belton Lions Club in 1976 where he was an active member for 36 years. In 1984 he was appointed to the Belton Board of Adjustments and served for 28 years. In 1986 Darrel was appointed Alderman for Ward 4 and held that office for 15 years serving as pro tem to three different mayors. In 1986 Darrel and Alma Joined the South Haven Baptist Church where they still are active members.
Darrel put his heart into whatever he was doing, receiving many awards from the Lions Club in Belton. After retirement he enjoyed the Union Retirees Club. Together, Darrel and Alma took a lot of road trips and many trips to Branson in later years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to South Haven Baptist Church as addressed above or your favorite food pantry.
The family is grateful to K.C. Hospice and the entire staff at Foxwood Springs.
