Celebrating the life of
Gordon Milton Cowart
Passed away on January 29, 2010
- Savannah – Gordon M. Cowart, 83, known to his friends as "Ulie" died January 29, 2010 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of the late Gene Francis Cowart and Eddie Lee Cowart. Ulie attended Savannah High School and graduated in the class of 1946. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in the Southern Pacific Theater of war. During his enlistment, he participated in the battles of Saipan and Tinian where he was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart Medal. His division received several battle stars and citations for action during the war.
Following the war, he returned to Savannah and went to work in the industrial supply business at Georgia Supply Co. where he enjoyed a long career. He was a member of the Oglethorpe Light Infantry, Zerubbabel Lodge No. 15 F.&A.M. and a member of St. Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church.
His is survived by his wife of 33 years, Caroline Rehm Cowart, his son, Robert F. Cowart Judy, step-daughters, Deborah R. Tomberlin Don, Dana R. Lane Vann, two brothers, Harry F. Cowart and Carl E. Cowart, grandchildren, Rachel Cowart, Allison Ellis Joey, Alaina Owen Brandon, Catherine Tomberlin, Don Tomberlin, Casey Hanks Jarrod, Molly Wey Billy, Whitney Lane, Joshua Lane, Shelby Grace Lane and seven great grandchildren.
Visitation: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
Funeral: 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 31, 2010 at St. Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church.
Entombment: Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Remembrances: World War II Monument Fund, c/o American Legion Post 184, Thunderbolt, GA 31404 or St. Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church, 590 Walthour Rd., Savannah, GA 31410.
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Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Dear Caroline, We will have lunch together soon. Thinking of you as always, Frances and Mike
- Frances and Mike Cantey, Bluffton, SC
Dear Family I want to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You can be assured that comfort and hope are found in the pages of the Bible. In the Bible book of Psalm 55:22 you can read “GOD will sustain you”. I hope this message brings you a measure of comfort. Sincerely Mrs. Sandi Watkins
- Mrs Sandi Watkins, Bowie, MD
Dear Caroline and Cowart Family, Ullie was an especially good friend and customer at Cobb's Galleries buying and trading large cents and other items. I know Ullie enjoyed the history of all his favorite collectibles and I enjoyed his war stories. He will be missed greatly. He is in a wonderful place now with our Lord Jesus Christ. Sincerely, Al Cobb
- Albert L. Cobb Sr., Savannah, GA
TO THE FAMILY: SORRY TO LEARN OF ULIE PASSING. I KNEW HIM AT SAVANNAH HIGH SCHOOL BEFORE WE WERE CALLED INTO SERVICE. HE WILL BE MISSED BY HIS OLD BUDDIE
- JACK DOWNS, SAVANNAH, GA
Deborah, Keith just told me of your fathre's passing. Know that you are in our prayers. May His peace surround and undergird you in this time, and may you find strength in your family and friends. Angel Yonce
- Keith and Angel Yonce, Milledgeville, GA
Caroline & Family My heart and prayers are with you. I have many fond memories of trips and outings with the OLI. Time goes by too fast.
- Debbie Lightfoot, Savannah, GA
Dear Caroline, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult and sad time. We will truly miss seeing Ulie's sweet face at St. Francis. He was a dear man. With Affection, Darris Plumb
- Darris Plumb, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Eddie and Linda Owens, Dawson, GA
Dear Caroline, We will have lunch together soon. Thinking of you as always, Frances and Mike
- Frances and Mike Cantey, Bluffton, SC
Dear Family I want to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You can be assured that comfort and hope are found in the pages of the Bible. In the Bible book of Psalm 55:22 you can read “GOD will sustain you”. I hope this message brings you a measure of comfort. Sincerely Mrs. Sandi Watkins
- Mrs Sandi Watkins, Bowie, MD
Dear Caroline and Cowart Family, Ullie was an especially good friend and customer at Cobb's Galleries buying and trading large cents and other items. I know Ullie enjoyed the history of all his favorite collectibles and I enjoyed his war stories. He will be missed greatly. He is in a wonderful place now with our Lord Jesus Christ. Sincerely, Al Cobb
- Albert L. Cobb Sr., Savannah, GA
TO THE FAMILY: SORRY TO LEARN OF ULIE PASSING. I KNEW HIM AT SAVANNAH HIGH SCHOOL BEFORE WE WERE CALLED INTO SERVICE. HE WILL BE MISSED BY HIS OLD BUDDIE
- JACK DOWNS, SAVANNAH, GA
Deborah, Keith just told me of your fathre's passing. Know that you are in our prayers. May His peace surround and undergird you in this time, and may you find strength in your family and friends. Angel Yonce
- Keith and Angel Yonce, Milledgeville, GA
Caroline & Family My heart and prayers are with you. I have many fond memories of trips and outings with the OLI. Time goes by too fast.
- Debbie Lightfoot, Savannah, GA
Dear Caroline, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult and sad time. We will truly miss seeing Ulie's sweet face at St. Francis. He was a dear man. With Affection, Darris Plumb
- Darris Plumb, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Eddie and Linda Owens, Dawson, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
