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Grady Cowart Obituary
ROCKPORT, TEXAS--
Grady D. Cowart, 81, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at his home in Rockport, Texas. He was born May 13, 1930 in Rockford, Alabama. Grady was founder of Grady's Bar B Q in San Antonio, Texas. He was a member of Davy Crocket Lodge 1225 in San Antonio. Grady sold his business and retired to Rockport in 1996. He will be remembered by many for his sense of humor, his jokes and his great generosity. He loved cooking, the bar b q business and all the wonderful people that worked with him. His parents, Archie and Retha Cowart and brothers, Tommy and Cleo Cowart preceded Grady in death. He is survived by his wife, Faye; two sons, Grady, Jr. and Ross Cowart and also Tommy, Lynn, Ron and Mike Lobert; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; sister, Maxine Durden and brother, Gene Cowart. At his request, the family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to:
Charlie Marshall Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc.
814 E. Main St.
ROCKPORT/FULTON, TX
1-800-428-2922
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Debi & Ron Long
July 7, 2011
To Faye and all of his family, we wish to express our sincerest condolences. We know he was truly loved by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We know he is pain free now and probably has been put in charge of all the grilling in heaven!
Don and Pat Schodts
July 3, 2011
To the Cowart family: Please accept our condolences for your loss. I worked with Grady when he arrived in San Antonio from Alabama with the Shelton Brothers. Grady was a great person, always willing to help others, and fun to work with. God Bless.
Ken and Edie Walker
July 1, 2011
Our Love, Prayers, and Condolences go out to the Cowart family.
May GOD comfort you and give you strength.
Rest In Peace Grady Cowart.
You will Truly be missed.
Todd and Samantha Wallheimer
July 1, 2011
Our prayers go out to the family.
Cindy Caudle-Dean
July 1, 2011
Grady and Ross,
Please know my thoughts are with you both and with your families. I have a lifetime of memories of ya'll and your Dad. What a time we had in San Antonio at his BBQ place! I know he is at peace now although he will be greatly missed. Sending prayers for His Strength and Comfort to help you through.
Tammy Cowart
July 1, 2011
God Speed Grady (Grumpy) We Love and Miss you always. Your Jokes and smile will Live on Forever!
Love Ross Tammy Amanda and Sean Cowart
June 30, 2011
Grady & Eileen, Ross & Tammy, our prayers are with you and all of the family. I have great memories of the first BBQ place your Dad opened that we all frequented back then. We love you all & pray God's strength and blessings for you. Love, Marie & Randy
Jack Matthews
June 30, 2011
Our Condolences to the family of Grady Cowart. We are saddened by his passing and He will truley be missed. Thanks for being our Neighbor and most of all a Friend of the Matthews Family
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