Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home - Jacksonville

7242 Normandy Blvd

Jacksonville, Florida

John Cowart Obituary

COWART John W. Cowart, 75, local Christian author, historian, former Florida Times Union columnist and beloved father of six, passed away at his home February 22nd. Services will be held at Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home on March 15 at 1 p.m. Additional information can be found on his blog www.cowart.info/blog. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Trinity Lutheran Church Food Pantry or Riverside Presbyterian Church Meals on Wheels Program. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Florida Times-Union on Mar. 13, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for John Cowart

Sponsored by Jacksonville.com.

Not sure what to say?





5 Entries

Terry Jahner

July 20, 2025

I am just now reading his book on costly discipleship. sacrifice Thankyou Lord, for your servant John and the writings he did for Your honor. I am deeply touched and want to serve God more faithfully after reading his book. May his heavenly reward be great.

Deborah Tully McSwain

May 29, 2024

Wow, so sad to learn of his passing 9 years ago. I just read the history he had written about railroads in Jacksonville and Florida. Very informative & well researched. I know family is missing this brilliant man. Belated condolences to you all

Patti

June 4, 2021

I sure do wish we could go shrimping together again now...

Donald

March 13, 2015

Bye Dad, I will miss you.

Doodling at Trent's

Helen Cowart

March 13, 2015

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results

Make a Donation
in John Cowart's name

Memorial Events
for John Cowart

Mar

15

Service

1:00 p.m.

Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home - Jacksonville

7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205

Funeral services provided by:

Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home - Jacksonville

7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205

How to support John's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor John Cowart's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more