William H. Cowper

Bill was a man that you looked forward to speak with and came away a better man for having spoken with him.

I was just looking up names & saw the Col"s. I think of him often. He sure was a character. The Col. & Mrs. Ellen will always have a special place in my heart. He had a long rich lfe, which he enjoyed to the fullest. You all have my deep felt sympathy...

TODAY I LEARNED OF THE COI. WILLIAM H. COWPER DEATH. I DID NOT HAVE THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING HIM PERSONALLY. I WAS SHOPPING IN A THRIFT STORE IN LULING LA. AND I CAME ACROSS A BEAUTIFUL USMC BERKSHIRE HAT WITH THE NAME ENGRAVED COL. WILLIAM COWPER . MY SON IS FOURTEEN AND WANTS TO BE MARINE SO I PURCHASED THE HAT AND BROUGHT IT TO MY SON. WHO LOVED IT . WE LOOKED THE COL. NAME UP ON LINE AND READ ABOUT WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN HE WAS . WE WOULD LIKE TO LET THE FAMILY KNOW WHERE HIS HAT ENDED...

Bill moved his business Acme Addressing into the Willard Realty Loft in the 1980's. When I asked him what kind of lease term he wanted he said three five year terms, you are going to carry me out of here in a pine box. Well Bill, with Greg's help, burned through those three five year terms and then some providing years of work and stability to the many members of their other family at Acme Addressing. My condolences to the family, I have many fond memories of Bill who always guided me to be a...

My sincere sympathy to the Cowper family. Mr. Cowper, was a drill instructor for an All Girl, Drum and Bugle Corp, in the early 60's. He was a kind man and helped us to win, many awards. We all loved him. Rest in Peace, Mr. Cowper.

THE COMPANIONS OF THE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF THE COMPANIONS OF THE PHILADELPHIA MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS SALUTE COL WILLIAM H. COWPER, USMC (RET) A PAST CHAPTER COMMANDER AND AN OUTSTANING CHAPTER ADJUANT FOR MANY YEARS. WE WILL MISS YOU’RE EVER APPOPRIATE CALL AT CHAPTER MEETINGS FOR CHAPTER OFFICERS TO “TURN IN YOUR BADGES”.

Just the picture brings a smile to my face, this is how I remember the Colonel. Our prayers and sympathy are with you all at this time. We will gather with you in Virginia. Blessings,
Holly Cowper Lefever and family