Walter G. “JR” Cowfer, Jr.
Walter G. “JR” Cowfer, Jr., 46, of Osceola Mills, PA, died Monday, August 8, 2016 in Decatur Township.
Born on June 22, 1970 in Clearfield, PA, he was the son of Walter G. Cowfer, Sr. and Nancy (Rowles) Cowfer of Osceola Mills, PA. He married Lori M. (Fisher) Cowfer on June 3, 2000 in Sandy Ridge, PA; she survives at home.
Mr. Cowfer was of the Christian Faith. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of Desert Storm, a heavy equipment operator for Junior Coal Company in Philipsburg, PA and a 1989 graduate of the Philipsburg High School.
In addition to his parents and wife he is survived by: four children, Samantha M. Gunter, Morgan E. Cowfer, and Alex T. Cowfer who live at home and Amanda M. Wisor who lives in State College. He is also survived by a sister, Missy Cowfer of Osceola Mills, PA.
The Funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at the Heath Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Osceola Mills, PA; with Rev. Randy Hughes officiating. Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills, PA.
Visitation will be on Monday, August 15, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
Military Honors will be accorded at the Umbria Cemetery by the Osceola Mills Honor Guard.
To sign the online guestbook go to www.heathfuneral.com