Jerry Cowger, 71 of Bovina died Monday April 14, 2014 in Lubbock. Graveside services with military honors will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday April 18, 2014 at the Bovina Cemetery in Bovina with Kristopher Cowger and Erick Cowger, officiating. Burial following by Blackwell-Mullins Funeral Home in Friona. Jerry was born August 14, 1942 in Waurika, Oklahoma to Roy Edward and Maude Lue Mills Cowger. He married Ruby Jewell Bush June 7, 1963 in Yuma, Arizona. He had a 20 year career in the U.S. Marine Corp where he retired with the rank of Master Sargent. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, 1 sister and 4 brothers. Survivors include: 2 sons- Erick Cowger and wife Renee of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Kristopher Cowger and wife Amy of Bovina, 1 sister- Joyce Crew of Salinas, California, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.