Background
Cowden, William Bruce was born on December 10, 1917 in Salina, Kansas, United States. Son of Jay Rahl and Lelah (Lyter) Cowden.
Cowden, William Bruce was born on December 10, 1917 in Salina, Kansas, United States. Son of Jay Rahl and Lelah (Lyter) Cowden.
Bachelor, William College, 1940.
Vice president Cowden Manufacturing Company, Lexington, Kentucky, 1949-1964, executive vice president, 1964-1973, president, 1973-1980, chairman board, 1980-1983. Director 2d National Bancorp, Lexington, 2d National Bank & Trust Company, Lexington.
Chairman board Sayre School, Lexington, 1982. Trustee St. Joseph Hospital, 1983. Trustee Cardinal Hill Hospital, 1983, chairman board, 1985-1986.
Member executive board Blue Grass Council Boy Scouts American, 1983. Member development council University Kentucky, 1983. Board directors American Heart Association Kentucky affiliate, University Kentucky Center for Aging.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1942-1946. Member of Idle Hour Country, The Lexington.
Married Barbara Rehm, July 15, 1951. Children: Paul David, William Bruce, Jay Norman, Roger Rehm.