June 6, 1949 – November 6, 2026
James H. “Howard” Stephens Sr., age 77 of Cowan, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. A native of Franklin County, he was born on June 6, 1949, to the late Dewey Horton and Nancy Agnus (Bradford) Stephens. Before his retirement, he was employed at Tepro as a Senior Line Extrusion Operator. An avid outdoorsman, Howard enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors whether it was on trips with his wife in the Smoky Mountains or hunting. A jokester, his witty nature will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annie “Ethelene” Stephens; and siblings, Edward Stephens and Betty Jo Stephens. Howard is survived by his sons, James H. “Jamie” (Andrea) Stephens Jr. and Dewayne (Kristyn) Stephens; grandchildren, J.C. (Skylar) Stephens, Kylee (Levi) Stephens, Ethan Stephens, and Abby Stephens; great-grandchildren, Atticus Stephens, Arabella Stephens, Abram Stephens, Cannon Stephens, and Archer Stephens; and several nieces, nephews, and other family members. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Cowan Apostolic Church of Restoration. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Cowan Apostolic Church of Restoration with Bro. Lester Ashley and Bro. Jonathan Stephens officiating. Interment will follow at Cowan Montgomery Cemetery. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.
Source: Moore-Cortner Funeral Home
