Bernice "Jerry" Gerald Cowart
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Bernice "Jerry" Gerald Cowart
July 25, 1937 - May 25, 2015
Bernice Gerald “Jerry” Cowart, 77, of Nederland, died
Monday, May 25, 2015. He was born on
July 25, 1937, in Beaumont, to Dorothy Ibeck and Bernice Brandon Cowart, and
had been a longtime resident of the area.
Jerry enjoyed saltwater fishing, music and singing, was an
active member and volunteer at his church, where he used his remarkable skills
as a woodworker. He retired from The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Co. Beaumont Chemical Plant as a Maintenance Supervisor.
He poured his energy and life into shaping the lives of his
children and grandchildren. His life was
a testament to the love he had for his entire family, tirelessly giving of
himself, his time, and his talents.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Peggy Cowart; daughter, Laura
Henderson; stepson, Darrin Dykes and his wife, Beth; daughter-in-law, Helga
Cowart Briscoe; grandchildren, Jared Henderson; Tyler Henderson and his wife,
Shelly; Stephanie Cowart; Steven Dykes; Brian Dykes; and Christine Moore and
her husband, Chris; great-grandchildren, Nolan Moore, Isabella Moore, Gabrielle
Moore, Tristan Hales, Morgan Hales, Kaitlyn Henderson; sister, Karen Eller and
her husband, Ronny; and brothers, Roy Cowart and Danny Cowart.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Bernice
Brandon Cowart; and sons Steven Dale Cowart and Kirk Cowart.
A gathering of Mr. Cowart’s family and friends will be from
5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th
Street, Nederland. His funeral service
will be 2:00 PM, Friday, May 29, 2015, at Christian Fellowship Church, 3950
Pointe Parkway, Beaumont, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial
Park, Beaumont.
Memorial Contributions for Mr. Cowart may be made to
Christian Fellowship Church, 3950 Pointe Parkway, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
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