Darnell McCOWAN III

Darnell McCOWAN Obituary

McCOWAN, III, Darnell
'Sonny,' PFC U.S. Marines
Born March 6, 1990 to Carrie Murphy and Darnell McCowan, Jr. in Sacramento, CA, passed away while at MCRD San Diego on June 29, 2012. He graduated from Hiram Johnson in 2008 and had joined the Army Reserves in which he served for 4 years. After transitioning to the Marines, he went to San Diego for boot camp where he died doing what he loved best. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Darnell McCowan, Sr. Sonny is survived by his mother Carrie; father Darnell Jr.; grandmothers, Mary Murphy and Willene Huffman; grand- fathers, Charles Bolling and James Murphy, Sr.; brother Devin; stepsister Dejia; fiancee Jasmine Hamilton; daughter Sariah; aunt Carla; uncles, Al and James Murphy, Jr.; great-aunts, great-uncles and a host of cousins. Darnell attended Encouraging Faith Ministry and also Church of the Sovereign God where he came to know Christ. The Viewing will be held at Sacramento Memorial Lawn on Monday, July 9, 2012 from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Funeral Service will be held at the Church of the Sovereign God, 3232 51st Ave., Sacramento, CA on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 10:00am. Burial Services will be held at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Rd., Dixon, CA.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jul. 8, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Darnell McCOWAN

13 Entries

Donna Sims

July 3, 2023

After a number of years, you are still truly loved and missed by many of your family members and friends.

Donna Sims

July 2, 2022

You will never be forgotten. You will forever be loved.

Aaron Angela Kirby-Dixon

October 11, 2012

Darnell, I am so sorry to hear of the lost of your son. I just found out about it and it deeply sadden me. We have been friends along time from our days working together at FTB. Stay strong my friend. Love Aaron and family.

lora mcintyre

July 10, 2012

May the Lord streghten and guide you through this darkest hour in your life. Continue to Thank God for the Blessings of 22 years you were able to share with his child. May God continue to Bless you and your family. Loving Prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless, Lora McIntyre

Farewell Marine

D J Sims

July 10, 2012

To the Family of Darnell McCowan III

I wish I had the right words to say at this time, but I know there are none. I grieve for the loss of your beloved son and I know that I cannot fathom the pain you must be feeling. Your son will not be forgotten and what he did to help protect our homeland and our freedoms. It was his life that made him a Hero. It was his noble path that made him an American Hero. It was his ultimate sacrifice that made him a Fallen Hero. May God carry him to Heaven on His precious wings and give him a palace to live in. I pray that our Heavenly Father above will grace you with His love, His comfort and His peace. Heaven's Gates now has a new handsome Marine standing guard. Amen.

July 9, 2012

Praying His Promises Bless Your Day
PEACE
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.

HOPE
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord... "plans to give you hope and a future."

LOVE
The Lord God is with you... He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love.

Scripture taken from Numbers 6:24,26; Jeremiah 29:11; Zephaniah 3:17 NIV

A Letter from God To

The Family Of
Darnell MCcowan

Dear Child of Mine,

I am the God of all comfort. I will hold you in my arms of compassion and sing you my song of grace.

I will touch the wounds within you, and in my perfect season, I will lift you from this place of pain.

But I want you to know that as I am healing you, I am also creating within you a healing ministry of your own.

For to be healed by me is to be made a healer.

You see, the very comfort that I am working into your broken heart through the power of my words, and the love of my people is meant to be recycled.

Someday when your heart has grown strong again, I will send someone into your life who is as broken as you are today.

And the compassion I am pouring into you now will flow from

you to that hurting soul.

You will know how to comfort him because you will have been where he is.

You will resonate with his pain.

You will reach into the depth of your own healing and love him back to life for Me. What a precious vessel you will be to Me then.

A vessel once humbled and hurt---and then healed to be healer! This is My Plan for you.

Love Forever, God

May God be with you at this most difficult time granting you peace and comfort

The Planisek Family

Bea Marine mom

Larissa sister of a Marine

Cpl Aguila Former 3/8 U.S.M.C.

Cleveland Ohio

" And each man stands with his face in the light of his own drawn sword. Ready to do what a hero can." - Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Julie Baumgartner

July 9, 2012

Shay and Family,
I am deeply sadden by the lost of your cousin PFC McCowan. May happy memories of your loved one help bring you through this sad time. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,Love leaves a memory no one can steal. He will surely be missed but always in our hearts. I am here for you and your family whenever you need me.

Meshawn Woods

July 9, 2012

My condolences to the family, I'm deeply sorry for the loss of their son, brother, dad, and grandson: Darnell McCowan III.

Lord, I come before you today knowing that all power is in your hand. I know that you are the Lord and that you care for your people.

Right now, this family is struggling with a difficult trial. I pray that you will reach down and touch them right now wherever they might be at this moment. Let your presence fill the room and let them feel an extra portion of your strength that can help them get through this day and each day that goes on.

The family needs you now!!
In Jesus name
Amen.

Marie Rudulph

July 9, 2012

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Vivienne Yamamoto

July 8, 2012

With our sincere sympathy. Realizing no words can ease the pain in your heart.

If there is anything that we can do for you, please do not hestiate to contact us. We are here for you. Much love. The Sacramento Blue Star Moms, (moms of military and veterans)

July 8, 2012

You have my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy on your loss of Darnell.

Jan
Marine Vet Mom
Navy Mom-in-law

Soon to be Marine Mom

July 8, 2012

We were saddened to hear about your loss. Your family has been in our prayers. Our son is at MCRD currently.

July 8, 2012

How very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son Darnell as he was going to be one of the Best of the Best The few The Proud A Marine May God be with you as you honor the memory of Darnell a True American Hero
Blessings to you
may God Grant you peace and comfort
A Marine Mom
Cleveland Ohio

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