Dr. Kevin Gary McCowan

Dr. Kevin Gary McCowan was born on August 29, 1963, in Anderson, South Carolina, the eldest of three sons born to Charles and Rachel McCowan. Raised in a devout Christian household, Kevin and his brothers were cared for by their grandmother. They attended Mt. Carmel CME Church, where their Sundays were filled with spiritual guidance that shaped Kevin's strong lifelong connection with God. From a young age, Kevin expressed his ambition to become a doctor, a vision he held close throughout his life.

Kevin attended Westside High School, excelling both on the football field and in the classroom. His standout performance earned him a football scholarship to Morehouse College, where he thrived athletically and socially, becoming a cherished Omega Psi Phi fraternity member.   Embracing Omega's Purple and Gold colors, Kevin forged deep bonds with his fraternity brothers that endured his entire life.  After completing his undergraduate studies, Kevin entered the dual-degree program in Medicine and Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After attaining his Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees, Kevin pursued training in General Surgery at the University of North Carolina Hospitals. During his residency, he developed a strong interest in minimally invasive surgical techniques, enabling a wide range of procedures through small incisions.  With over 20 years devoted to medicine, Kevin McCowan was motivated by his deep faith and the unwavering support of his family and friends. Among his notable achievements, he authored the book "A Time to Pray, A Time for Peace...A Surgeon's Story," recounting his experiences at Ground Zero during 9/11. He was also actively involved in community service, volunteering regularly. Outside of medicine, Kevin had a passion for golf, reflected in his collection of numerous golf trophies.

Kevin's journey was marked by resilience and determination, encapsulated by his favorite quote, "Tough times don’t last but tough people do." Throughout his career, he faced challenges with grace and continued to serve his community until his unexpected passing.

Kevin is survived by his brother George, daughter Morgan, son Lanair "Jabbar" (Tai), grandson Lanair II, and a large circle of relatives, friends, and fraternity brothers who cherish his memory dearly.

Atlanta Service Announcement: Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:00 am at Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel, Campus of Morehouse College with Reverend Clarence P. Hill, Jr. officiating.  The Omega Service of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. will be held at 10:00 am.  Public Viewing will be on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 12 noon to 5:00 pm at Carl M. Williams Funeral Directors, Inc. (492 Larkin Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30313).

These services will be recorded and streamed live. If the event is interrupted at any time due to technical issues, the entire event will be uploaded and available to view later in the day. Please copy and paste the link to share, or simply click on the link to view the event. https://vimeo.com/event/4410287

Anderson, South Carolina Service Announcement: Public viewing will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Marcus D. Brown Funeral Home (1212 S. Main Street, Anderson, SC).  Following the viewing, the graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm at Anderson Memorial Gardens (3400 Highway 24, Anderson, SC). 

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