Mr. William Perry (Bill) McCowan

May 26, 1963 - January 10, 2021

William Perry (Bill) McCowan, 57, of Scottsboro, AL, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. He was born at Huntsville Hospital on May 26, 1963, grew up in New Hope, AL. Eventually, moving to Scottsboro with his wife, Virginia. He loved to fish and spend time with his family and friends. He had a passion for over the road trucking. His grandchildren lit up his world. When he was around he would put a smile on everyone’s face. He was very big on family and if he had your phone number then you could count on a phone call from him just because he thought about you. He was also a member of House of Salvation Church in Guntersville, AL. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Scottsboro Funeral Home with Pastor Gregory Gilliam officiating. Burial will follow at New Prospect Cemetery in Swearengin, AL. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Bill is survived by his wife, Virginia Edgar McCowan; daughter, Jenniffer McCowan Wise (Jonathan); son, Cody Blake McCowan (Miranda); grandchildren, Katlin Marie Wise, Landon Mason Wise, Jaethan Andrew McCowan, Karter Lee McCowan, and Rhett Piersyn McCowan; mother, Barbara Dunn Smith; sister, Sherry Jean McCowan; brothers, Gerry Fletcher McCowan (Lynn) and John Robert Smith, Jr. (Tina); 9 nieces and nephews; and 8 great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, William Terry McCowan; sister, Terri Denise McCarver; and nephews, Drew Franko and Brandon Joe Kennamer. Arrangements Entrusted to Scottsboro Funeral Home.