Jackson Stonewall Cowart III Obituary

Jackson Stonewall Cowart, III 75 of Arlington, Georgia passed away Friday morning March 6, 2009. Born February 10, 1934, he was the son of the late Ellen Rambo and Jackson Stonewall Cowart, Jr. also of Arlington. Jack had fought a courageous battle in overcoming throat cancer. Though he had been ill, his death was sudden.Jack Cowart was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed a deep and rich relationship with Jesus Christ. Jack lived his entire life in Arlington, Georgia. Jack graduated from the University of Georgia in 1957 where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. After graduation, Jack returned to Arlington to continue farming, something he knew well and loved dearly. In addition, in the mid 1970's Jack owned small businesses in Arlington. In 1978 he and his wife, opened Jeanneen's Interiors in Albany, Georgia, which they owned and operated in Albany for 28 years, before moving the business to Arlington with the onset of Jack's illnesses. Jack was an entrepreneur in the truest sense of the word. In 1983, he along with a friend, began American Home Bakers, Incorporated. The business distributed cakes and cake batter to grocery stores. Jack later became sole proprietor. At the time the company was sold, the business shipped product nationwide, from a renovated school building in Morgan, Georgia. Jack Cowart was also known for his giving spirit. He loved people, enjoyed making them happy and providing for those less fortunate. Christmas was always a very special time for him. He often greeted people by saying "Merry Christmas" even in July. Though his health had deteriorated these last few years, he always had Christ in his heart. This was never more apparent than with the love he had for his friends and his cherished family. Jack enjoyed many successes in life, yet it is his love for which he would want to be remembered.Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 50 years, Jeanneen Anderson Cowart, his daughter, Melanie C. Collier and her husband Bob of Cartersville; his son, Jackson Stonewall (Jay) Cowart, IV and his wife Sabra of Albany; grandchildren, Michael Collier and Cara Collier of Cartersville, and Anna and Jackson Stonewall (Jase) Cowart,V of Albany; His sister, Jane Bloemer of Athens, his brother Lawrence Cowart and sister-in-law, Kathleen, his brother, Daniel Cowart and sister-in-law, Paula all of Atlanta, a dear Aunt, Judith Rambo Cissel of Jacksonville, Florida, eleven nieces and nephews, dear cousins Chuck and Kay Cowart and special friends Raymond and Charlene Kimbrell

Jackson Stonewall Cowart III Obituary

February 10, 1934 - March 6, 2009