Herman ‘Buck’ Cowan, former pastor of Shady Grove, Bessemer, dies at 91

Former Alabama Baptist pastor Herman L. “Buck” Cowan died May 12. He was 91.

During his 40 years of ministry, he served as pastor of several Alabama Baptist congregations including Shady Grove Church, Bessemer; Oak Grove Church, Springville; and Pleasant Valley Church, Pell City.

Cowan was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy Jean, and his son, Bobby. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Frances; daughters, Donna and Julia; son, David; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.