Kevin D. Kowitz

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Kevin D. Kowitz, 56, of Brazil, passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, following an extended illness.

Kevin was born Dec. 3, 1959, in Fort Sill, Okla., the son of Duane E. and Bonnie J. (Modesitt) Kowitz.

He graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1978.

Kevin worked for Great Dane for 20 years.

Most recently he worked at the Kokolene gas station. There he enjoyed working with his best friend Frank and talking and visiting with customers and friends.

Kevin enjoyed watching NASCAR, bowling, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Duane E. and Bonnie J. Kowitz, and stepchildren Lisa Holifield and Lucas Holifield.

Kevin is survived by his fiancé, Kathy Lenihan; two daughters, Ashley Garrard and husband Jeffrey and Brittany Kowitz of Brazil; a son, Joshua Kevin Kowitz of Indianapolis; stepchildren, Mary Kay Wymer and Joshua James Holifield; grandchildren, Kierstin Garrard, Bo Duane Maas, Mason Wymer and Jayden Hapenny; siblings, Keith Kowitz and wife Cindy, Kim Colclasure and husband Sam, Kathy Stevens as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be at Lawson-Miller Chapel, 1702 E. National Ave., Brazil, Tuesday, March 1 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Funeral services will be at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Tuesday with Pastor Tim Tesmer officiating.

Burial will follow at Clearview Cemetery.

Visit www.lawson-millerchapel.com to light a candle in his memory.