Joshua D. "Josh" Cowart

ANDERSON, IN – Joshua "Josh" Cowart, 43, passed away in his residence surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, following a 5-year illness.
He was born on March 8, 1982, in Anderson to Dean and Phoebe (Baledge) Cowart. He was a graduate of Frankton High School-Class of 2002. Josh had worked on the support staff at Phoenix Services in Anderson where he first met his wife Alecia while working there. More recently, Josh was a paver operator for DC Construction of Pendleton. He was skilled in repair and installation of car audio systems. He was also an accomplished tattoo artist. Josh was an avid fan of "Sponge Bob." Most of all he was devoted solely to his beloved Alecia. They were each other's person and they shared the same soul. Then Josh 's attention was focused on the rest of his family. He loved his music with his favorite band being Led Zeppelin. Due to the complications of his chronic illness, Josh supported the use of cannabis. Josh was blessed with a "laid back" personality, never expressing anger in any way. He was a kind and beautiful soul with a golden heart. His smile and gentle spirit will be sadly missed, but warmly and fondly remembered.
Survivors:
Wife-Alecia (Layne) Cowart-married April 1, 2008
Children-Kenzie Cowart (20), Zepplyn Cowart (14) and Cameron Cowart (23)
Step-Son-Gavin Johns (25)
Grandsons-Tatum Johns and Cudi Johns
Mother-Phoebe (Mike) McIlwain of Anderson
Brother-Jeremy (Becca) Cowart and their sons-Kolton, Orion and Brantley of Anderson
Sister-Amanda (Terry) Morris and their son-Bentley of Middletown
Mother-in-Law-Linda (Jesse) Cross of Anderson
Sister-in-Law-Amber Layne and her sons-Caden and Chance of Anderson
Brother-in-Law-Adam Layne of Anderson
Lifelong friend-John Stone of Anderson
Several aunts, uncles including Chad and cousins
He was preceded in death by his father-Dean Cowart Jr., his father-in-law-Ervin Layne Jr. and parental and maternal grandparents.
Family and friends are invited to a time of gathering to honor Josh's life and legacy on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in the Owens Funeral Home, 412 North Harrison Street, Alexandria from 2:30 pm to 4 pm. Cremation will follow the visitation time.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Owens Funeral Home to assist the family with final expenses. This can be done at Josh's obituary on the Owens Funeral Home website at www.owensmemorialservices.com.
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