Charles Wendell Cowdrey

Cowdrey, Charles Wendell- Age 94, of Holly, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 19 at Harvestland Church, 5848 Clintonville Rd., Clarkston with Pastor Pete Freeman officiating. The family will have visiting and refreshments after the service at the church. There will be a private Interment at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly at a later date. Those desiring may make contributions to Caleb's Missionary Program at Harvestland Church.

Charles was born August 10, 1932 in Alma, Michigan, the son of Dennis and Frances (Shepherd) Cowdrey. Charles served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Charles met the love of his life, Jeanette Norton and they married in Clarkston on August 8, 1953. Together they had 5 children, they had resided in Clarkston, West Branch and Holly. He was a Machinist at Progressive Mach Corp. for 46 years, retiring in 1997. He loved hunting and fishing, especially with his children; he also played softball until he was 71 years old. Surviving are: his loving wife, Jeanette; his children, Dennis Cowdrey of Metamora, James Cowdrey of Howell, David (Lori) Cowdrey of Colbert, WA, Timothy (Lynda) Cowdrey of Lake Orion, and Rebecca (Richard) Blue of Holly; 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren all who he loved and adored. He was preceded in death by his parents; his 2 sisters, Frances and Phyllis; and his beloved dog, Mr. Magoo.

Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.