 1944 - 2016 (72 years)
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| Name |
Kenneth David Cowart [1] |
| Birth |
29 Jan 1944 |
Wayne, Georgia, USA  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Also Known As |
Kenny |
| Death |
21 Oct 2016 |
Jesup, Wayne, Georgia, USA [1] |
- Jesup-Kenneth "Kenny" David Cowart, 72, of Jesup
died Oct. 21, 2016, at his residence surrounded by his family.
The Wayne County native was a member and former interim pastor of Spring Grove Free Will Baptist Church. While in retirement, he served as interim pastor of several local churches. He was a U.S. Army veteran, retired Rayonier employee, and member of IBEW Union. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and winning people to the Lord.
He was predeceased by his parents, Lewis and Bertie Cowart.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Janice Ratliff Cowart of Jesup; a daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Mack McLain of Jesup; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ken and Kim Cowart and Kevin Cowart of Jesup; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Keith and Sharon Cowart and Billy and Marilyn Cowart of Jesup; 11 grandchildren, Brittanie Chappel, Kevin Cowart II, Elena Sloan, Deacon Cowart, Chandler Cowart, Kalynn Johnson, Lily Cowart, Maggie Cowart, Kenley Cowart, Jonathan Cowart and Caleb Cowart; three great-grandchildren, Calania Sloan, Desmond and Devin Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service were held Oct. 24 at Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harris Nix and the Rev. Kipp Manning officiating along with American Legion Post No. 311 presenting the American flag.
Interment was in Offerman Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Larry Christian, Jerry Brooker, Shelby Hart, Kevin Cowart, Kevin Cowart II and Robert Sheffield.
Honorary pallbearers were members of Spring Grove Adult Sunday School Classes and special caregiver, Rachel Stevens.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rinehartandsons.com.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Press-Sentinel, The (Jesup, GA) - Wednesday, October 26, 2016
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| Burial |
24 Oct 2016 |
Offerman Cemetery, Offerman, Pierce, Georgia, USA [1] |
| Person ID |
I35319 |
tng Genealogy |
| Father |
Lewis David Cowart, b. 24 Sep 1917 d. 7 Jan 2003 (Age 85 years) |
| Relationship |
natural |
| Mother |
Bertie Lee Collins, b. 24 Sep 1920, Collins, Tattnall, Georgia, USA d. 15 Mar 2006, Jesup, Wayne, Georgia, USA (Age 85 years) |
| Relationship |
natural |
| Family ID |
F12694 |
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 | Birth - 29 Jan 1944 - Wayne, Georgia, USA |
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 | Death - 21 Oct 2016 - Jesup, Wayne, Georgia, USA |
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