Gardner (Gee) McKay Cowell, 58, unexpectedly transitioned to eternal life on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. He was born November 25, 1963 in Boston, MA to the late Johnnie Cowell Sr. and Laphorest Walston Cowell of Moyock, NC.
Gardner joined Good Hope AME Zion Church at an early age. He sang in the choir and played drums at the church and at Currituck High School. After high school, he attended North Carolina A&T State University where he was on the basketball team. He played ball overseas for a short time until he suffered an injury. Gardner worked for UPS as a mechanic. He is currently a member of St. John's Lodge #12 of the 27th Masonic District of the Piedmont and Khalif Temple #144 Oasis of Greensboro Desert of North Carolina. He was an avid bowler and had a crazy love for classic cars.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by three brothers: William Mullen, Johnnie Cowell Jr. and Wayne Cowell.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories, wife, Pamela Cowell; daughters, Alexa Cowell, Bria Lane, and Charmaine Cowell; one son, Aun'Darrious Cowell; a granddaughter, Au'Riah Cowell; sisters, Mavis (Russell) Ward, Jean (George) Harris, Terry Lewis, Rev. Iris Dance, and Tiffine Overton; brothers, Carol (Claire) Cowell, Anthony Cowell, and Rodriguez Cowell and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday November 30, 2022, from 11:00am until 12pm at Douthit's. Arrangements are in the care of Douthit Funeral Services.