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HONORING THE LIVES OF DOYLE ORVAL ``KORN BREAD'' COWART, SR. AND CATHY
ANNE MOORE COWART
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HON. BRIAN BABIN
of texas
in the house of representatives
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of my friend, Doyle Orval ``Korn Bread'' Cowart, and his wife, Kathy Anne Moore Cowart, both of whom passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021.
Doyle was born in Colmesneil, Texas, on September 10, 1937, to Doyle and Trudie Cowart. He worked as a supervisor in the petrochemical industry for 38 years before retiring. Doyle had a passion for syrup making, trail riding, and farming. Doyle and I served together in The Gideons International. Kathy was born on February 22, 1940, also in Colmesneil, Texas, to Moot and Alice Moore. She worked as a bank teller for 40 years before retiring. Kathy's passions were hospitality, gardening, and community fellowship.
Doyle and Kathy were high school sweethearts, and their love led to a wonderful marriage. They spent 63 lovely years together before going home to be with their Lord and Savior. The couple were lifelong residents of Colmesneil, Texas, and devoted members of First Baptist Church Colmesneil, where Doyle served as a Deacon and Kathy sang in the choir. Doyle and Kathy never met a stranger and welcomed all into their home to share a warm meal, a time of prayer, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Together, they built the Gathering Place, an event venue, in Colmesneil which served as a perfect representation of the passion they shared for their community, fellowship, and Christ's love.
Doyle and Kathy were preceded in death by their parents, Doyle Cleveland, Trudie Ollie Davis Cowart, Moot Jacob, and Alice Victoria Woodward Moore. They are survived by their daughter, Amy Hornsby of Anahuac, Texas; son, Doyle Orval Cowart, Jr. and his wife, Shelley, of Port Neches, Texas; son, Jerry Vance Cowart, and his wife, Tina Cowart, of Colmesneil, Texas; Kathy's brother, L.B. Hanks, and his wife, Joyce, of Port Neches, Texas; and her sisters, Wilma Jo Thweatt and Iris Gall, of San Antonio, Texas. They also leave behind their grandchildren: Amanda Abshier, Heath Abshier, Harlie Cowart, Kallie Cowart, Travis Cowart, and Brandon Cowart and his wife, Clara, and their great-
grandchildren: Bella Abshier, Maddox Abshier, Bentley Abshier, Thomas Cowart, Peyton Cowart, and Paisley Cowart.
Madam Speaker, today, please join me in remembering Doyle and Kathy Cowart, two Godly people who will be missed. My heartfelt prayers remain with their family and friends during this difficult time.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 220
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