McCOWAN, Wallace "Dink" L. - Sr
Source: Fountain County Neighbor abt October 20, 2004
Wallace "Dink" L. McCown Sr 80, Covington and
longtime resident of Warren County died at 11:45 p.m. Saturday Oct 9, 2004 in St.
Vincent Williamsport Hospital. He was born Nov 4, 1923 in
Pearisburg, VA the son
of Frank and Elizabeth Parly McCown. He married Betty L.
Calvert Aug 19, 1943 in Veedersburg. She preceded in death April 16, 1995.
He attended the Rockville school system. He served in the US Navy during
WWII. He farmed for Paul Lang and other farmers and was later
employed as a truck driver for Rogers Group & Stoops Trucking. He was
an avid hunter & fisherman. Enjoyed mushroom hunting especially enjoyed
cutting wood with his sons & grandsons. Survivors include two sons, Wally
and Rick; three daughters, Sonna Ingargiola; Belinda Congleton and Vickie
McCown; a sister, Juanita Sparks, Rockville; 13 grandchildren 21 great grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was
also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Donnie McCown; an infant
son, Frankie McCown; and two grandsons, Jason Buchanan and Jimmy McCown.
There was a gathering of family and friends at his home at 2 p.m.
Sunday. Grady Funeral Home was in charge. Memorial contributions may be
made to the National Kidney Foundation of Indiana of Indiana 911 E 86th
St, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Ind.