Johnny "Harold" Cowger, Sr.

        On Saturday, October 12, 2024, Johnny “Harold” Cowger, Sr. of Linthicum, MD passed away peacefully at his home. Beloved husband of Nellie “Juanita” J. Cowger; loving father of John H. Cowger, Jr. and his wife, Karen, Jeff L. Cowger and his wife, Sandra, Jeanne A. Steinhice and her husband, Jimmy and Joan L. Cowger (Mark); devoted grandfather of Vincent, Valerie, Julie, Courtney, Jimmy, III and Jenna; cherished great-grandfather of Jordan, Destinee, Jillian, Savanna, Cash, Kayden and Karson; and dear great-great-grandfather of Justin, Jaylen and Kamree. Mr. Cowger was also a father figure to many loving nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emma and Henry Cowger; and his siblings, William, Viola, Raymond, Eddie, Catherine, Bessie, Jesse and Mary.

Harold was drafted into the Army during the Korean War in 1952 and was stationed in Japan. He loved Japan and stayed as a civilian working as a maintenance and construction worker. One of his favorite jobs there was painting houses. 

Harold married the love of his life, Juanita “Nitty”, in 1957 and she joined him in Japan until 1958. They moved to Maryland raising their growing family. He started working for the State of Maryland retiring from Martin’s Airport. He also worked part time at Adell Plastics for over 50 years.

Harold’s favorite memories were spending time with his family (immediate and extended), vacationing in Myrtle Beach and various trips to California, Florida, visiting with his family in Oklahoma and Louisiana and thousands of trips to West Virginia. Harold was a father figure to many of his nieces and nephews. Harold’s hobbies included wood working, painting, arts and crafts. The last few years, he painted birdhouses, jewelry and tissue boxes. Many family and church members and friends were fortunate to receive one of these cherished gifts from his heart. 

         Family and friends are invited to gather at Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services, PA, 1 2nd Avenue, SW, (at Crain Highway), Glen Burnie, MD 21061 on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 10:00 am till the start of the Celebration of Life Funeral Service at 12:00 Noon. His Graveside Service and Interment will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Park, Glen Burnie, MD where Mr. Cowger will receive Military Honors. If desired, Memorial Contributions may be made in his name to the Shriners Hospital.