Darrell Keith Cowan

Darrell Keith Cowan obituary

Darrell Keith Cowan

Darrell Cowan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Panama City on Sep. 18, 2025.

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Darrell Keith Cowan, 64, of Panama City, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Darrell was born on August 14, 1961 in Panama City. He was very strong in his faith and loved the Lord with all his heart. Darrell was very family-oriented and enjoyed celebrating every special occasion with family and friends. He loved to make people laugh and was always up for a good movie night. Darrell will be greatly missed.

He is preceded in death by his father, Leon Lathan; and grandparents, Curtis and Helen Hatcher.

Left to treasure Darrell's memory is his mother, Judith Lathan; brothers, Randall Cowan, Kim Lathan and Terry Lathan; sister, Nina Pettis (Amos); nieces and nephews, Wendy Cowan, Kaylee Pettis, Caleb Pettis, Kella Burkett, Jaden Burkett, Annalise Niedzwiecki and many more. He is also survived by his aunt, Robbie Smith; and cousins, Richard and Colby Eldridge.

Services will be announced at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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