R.M. “Rob” Cowart, 62, of Fitzgerald, died Saturday, July 14, 2012 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held 7 P.M., Monday, July 16, 2012 at the Paulk Funeral Home Chapel, Fitzgerald with the Rev. Annette Brooks officiating. Honors will be rendered by the Fitzgerald Police Department Honor Guard. The family will receive friends following the service until 9 P.M.
Mr. Cowart was born May 20, 1950 in Coffee County, Georgia to the late Robert L. Cowart, Jr. and Jean Stubbs. He was raised by his grandmother: Marie Sweat Cowart. He was a 1968 graduate of Coffee County High School and graduated from South Georgia College. He was a former Boy Scout and explorer. A member of First United Methodist Church in Douglas, Mr. Cowart was a retired police officer having worked for departments in Fitzgerald, Douglas, and Alma.
Mr. Cowart is survived by his son: Eric L. Cowart of Ocilla; friend and caregiver: Wanda Rountree of Fitzgerald as well as several cousins.
The family suggests those desiring to send memorials may send them to the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Humane Society, 106 Lions Park Road, Fitzgerald GA 31750 or to the Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Homes, P.O. Box 100, Hahira, GA 31632.