Douglas M Cowles

Douglas M. Cowles, 67, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Friday, September 19th in the VA Medical Center of Huntington, WV after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Doug was born May 27th, 1947, in Painesville, Ohio to the late Charles M. and Marilyn Greenwood Cowles. He served in the United States Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a local attorney. Doug was a member of the American Bar Association and past chairman of the Gallia County Democratic Party. His greatest passion was his family. He is survived by his wife Angela Cowles of Gallipolis; a son, Michael Cowles of Austin, TX; six daughters, Kristen Trout of Huntington, WV, Megan Cowles of Kong, Alaska, Amanda Trout of Gallipolis, Jessica Cowles of Gallipolis, Oliva (Eric) Freeman of Apple Grove, WV, Victoria Cowles of Gallipolis; a grandson, Charles Corbitt; two brothers, David (Pulesi) Cowles of San Francisco, CA, Charles Cowles of Petaluma, CA; one sister, Susan (Bob) Collier of Cleveland, Ohio. Calling Hours will be 5-7pm Monday, September 22, 2014 with a memorial service following at 7:00pm at Willis Funeral Home with Chaplin Bob Hood officiating. At time of service there will be a flag presentation by local military volunteers.