Leon Stephen Cowan II

January 19, 1951  -  October 18, 2024

Leon Stephen Cowan, II (Sonny) completed his life’s journey peacefully on October 18, 2024, at his home in Topeka, Kansas.

Leon was born on January 19, 1951, to the union of Leon and Margaret Cowan in Conway, Arkansas.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Emma Trice; brother Tommy Cowan; Sister-In-Law, Linda Cowan.

Leon graduated from USD 501 in Topeka. Kansas in 1969. From there he pursued his dreams of college and sports by attending Emporia State University where he received both his Bachelor of Science – Education and Master of Science in Education. 

After college, Leon relocated to Kansas City, Kansas and was employed as a Physical Education Teacher and revered Basketball Coach with Schlagle High School in the USD 500 School District.

Leon continued his teaching career and moved back to where his love of sports began and taught Physical Education and coached basketball at USD 501 in Topeka, KS most notably Eisenhower High School.

Leon (Sonny) also known as “Coach” was an esteemed educator and athletics coach to many and lead various teams to state, regional, and national championships.

Leon loved sports,fishing, and cooking. Leon gave his life to Christ in his teenage years and found his church home at Lane Chapel AME in Topeka, Kansas.

Leon leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Eva Cowan (Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX); daughter Andrea Newton (Timothy) Kansas City, MO; stepdaughter Nneka Newman (Deejay) Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX; three grandchildren, Anya Newton, Eden Newton, and Kari Newton all of Kansas City, MO. Brother, Michael Cowan (Linda); sister Wanda Cowan both of Topeka, KS. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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