William Charles Cowper, 81, of Harrisburg, died Oct. 22, 2018.
He was born on Sept. 10, 1937 in Smithland, Kentucky to the late William Malloy and Evangelene (Forman) Cowper.
He married Wilma (Flossie) Cowper. He retired from Bethlehem Steel in Granite City.
He is survived by six children, William Charles Cowper Jr., Shannon E. Cowper, Leslie A. Cowper, Michael L. Cowper, Tina L. Cowper and Nicole Cowper; one brother, Robert Cowper; and four sisters, Margaret Covington, Wanda Chapman, Mary Day and Lisa Kuro.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma (Flossie) Cowper; brother, Clifford Cowper; and sister, Sonya Cowper.
There will be no funeral services. Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills is assisting the family with details.
"Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions. Amen." (Matthew 6:10-15)
