Dwayne Lee Cowan

Dwayne Lee Cowan obituary, Norfolk, VA

Dwayne Lee Cowan

Dwayne Cowan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J.T. Fisher Funeral Services - Chesapeake on Feb. 18, 2026.
Dwayne Lee Cowan, 53, of the 1300 block of Carr Street, peacefully transitioned from earth to eternity on February 12, 2026. He was born on August 5, 1972, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Randolph Sr. and Avaughn Cowan.

Dwayne was educated in the Norfolk Public Schools system. He had a deep love for Michael Jackson, Spider-Man, and dancing. Known for his joyful spirit, Dwayne had a special gift for lifting others' spirits, always ready to cheer someone up and make them laugh. His generous heart extended beyond his years; as an organ donor, he gave the gift of life by blessing someone with his liver.

He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Randolph Sr. and Avaughn Cowan; his brothers, Randolph Jr., Johnnie (Kim), James (Natashia) Cowan, and Brandale; his nieces, Cabria, Uraina, Kiara, Jhazmin, and Jordan; his nephews, Randy, Jonathan, and Josh; two great-nieces, So-niya and Khloe; and three great-nephews, Kenny, Anaje', and Roshad.

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