John Joseph Cowgill, 88, of Vineland, NJ, who formerly resided in Fort Mohave, AZ and Millville, NJ, died March 1st, 2023 at the Vineland VA Memorial Home, in Vineland NJ

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Nehemiah and Melvina (Harrington) Cowgill and his eldest brother George William Cowgill and Sister-in-law, Mary, and his sister, Frances Cowgill.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 26th at 3 pm at Barr Funeral Home, 2104 E Main St.  Millville, NJ 08332, with visitation from 2 PM to 3 PM.

Survivors include his daughters, Cheryl Chance (Sandy) and Christine GolezCowgill (Dale); his son, John Francis Cowgill (Linda); his grandchildren, Nichole Chere Harris (Michael) and James William Mason (Cassie); Seven great grandchildren; and his brother, Ted Cowgill (Jan) of New Jersey.

John Cowgill grew up in Millville and went to Millville High School.  Afterwards he joined the United States Navy as a Seabee during the Korean War.

After returning home, he eventually made his way to California and put his Seabee skills to use and became a Drill rig Operator.  He was a pilot of light aircraft for over 70 years and was a member of the Quiet Birdmen for the amount of hours he had flown over the years.  He enjoyed racing cars, boats, and planes.  He loved to travel and had friends everywhere.  He always said that he had never met a stranger, which was so true for him.  He was a wonderful storyteller and an amazing and caring son, brother, friend, gramps, great gramps, and most of all, father.