Russell Lee Cowfer

Russell Lee Cowfer, 85 of Morganton, NC passed away, Thursday, September 8, 2022.

Born on April 19, 1937, he was the son of the late Russell and Erma Cowfer of Osceola Mills, PA. Russell was a strong man of faith, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a friend to all. He attended Glen Alpine First United Methodist Church before moving to Grace Village Senior Living. He was a veteran of the US Marines. Russell was a firefighter in Roanoke, VA and retired from Great Lakes Carbon.

Russell is survived by his grandchildren, Carla Evans (Jason), Derrick Davis, and Brittany Setser (Ben); 5 great-grandchildren; and brother, George Cowfer (Kathy).

In addition to his parents, Russell is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Whisenant Cowfer; daughter, Connie Davis; step-mother, Helen Cowfer; brother, Rick Cowfer and sister, Louise Cowfer Vaughn.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park with military honors provided by the US Marine Corps and the Caldwell County Veterans Honor Guard.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.