Melton Lee McCowen, 69, passed away Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012.
Mel was born Oct. 8, 1943, to the late Charley and Rosa McCowen in Vernon. He was a longtime resident of Parker County. Mel was a custom spur and bit maker and former cowboy and started his spur business in Clarendon, Texas after leaving his position as foreman of the Rowe Ranch. He was an avid hunter and life member of the NRA.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James.
He is survived by his wife, Kay McCowen of Weatherford; sons Michael McCowen and wife, Dana, of Canadian, Darrell Wayne McCowen of Chillicothe, Wade McCowen and wife, Maria, of Fort Worth and Shawn Studer and Cathy Sweeney of Weatherford; sister, Louise Wright, of Arizona; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews and many loving friends.
At Mel’s request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cowboy Heritage Association of Fort Worth, PO Box 136639, Fort Worth, Texas 76136 which sponsors college scholarships for Texas farm and ranch children.
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