On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Bettye J. Cowell; father of Richard Myron (Francene) Cowell, Wendy L. (Jason) Smiley; grandfather of Hunter and Mason Cowell, and Nicole and Cody Smiley; brother of Albert Myron Cowell. Relatives and friends may call at Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 South Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, March 5, from 9 to 10 a.m., where Funeral Service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Howard County Autism Society, 10280 Old Columbia Rd., #215, Columbia, MD 21046. www.howard-autism.org