The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, 10 July 2018
COWART, The Rev. Dr. Harold "Hal" of Tucson, AZ passed away on July 4, 2018 surrounded by his loving wife and two daughters.
Born in Milan, GA on July 24, 1937 to James Allison and Irvina Catherine (Rawlins) Cowart, Hal was the youngest of 13 children who have all preceded him in death.
Hal earned his Bachelor of Arts from University of Alabama, Bachelor of Divinity from Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and his Doctor of Ministry from Claremont School of Theology. Hal was ordained a Deacon in the United Methodist Church in 1964 and Elder in 1968. Official appointments were to Porterfield UMC, Albany, GA; Los Altos UMC, Long Beach, CA; Coolidge UMC, Coolidge, AZ; Asbury UMC, Phoenix, AZ; Trinity Heights UMC, Flagstaff, AZ; University UMC, Las Vegas, NV; Catalina UMC, Tucson, AZ. He also served as the South District Superintendent from 2000 until he retired in 2006. In retirement, he was invited to be on the staff at St Paul's UMC in Tucson, AZ as Minister of Visitation and Spiritual Formation.
Prior to his ordination he served Douglas UMC, Douglas, GA as Youth Director and Briarcliff UMC, Atlanta, GA as Director of Music.
In addition to his ministry Hal was involved with many volunteer and professional activities such as newscaster for Emory University News Bureau, Stephens Ministry, Walk To Emmaus, Leadership Las Vegas, Las Vegas Master Chorale. He also served on mission teams to Mexico and Chile, 7th Step Foundation (Phoenix halfway house for parolees), Pima County Interfaith Coalition and Humane Borders.
On September 1, 1984 Hal married the love of his life, Becky (Snell) Cowart. They were married for 34 years and were blessed with two daughters, Christy (Eric) Gieser and Courtney (Justin) Robinson, as well as four grandchildren, Megan, Aidan, Jessica, Benjamin and with baby girl, Robinson on the way.
Hal also leaves behind many beloved sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews in Georgia, as well as extended family in California and Utah.
Hal left behind a legacy that has touched many lives. He will be fondly remembered for his gift of grace, quiet faith, gentle way of listening, awesome sense of humor, deep love of music and his beautiful mind. Hal's incredible humanity will certainly continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to have spent even a few moments in his presence. He will be greatly missed by all.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716.
COWART, The Rev. Dr. Harold "Hal" of Tucson, AZ passed away on July 4, 2018 surrounded by his loving wife and two daughters.
Born in Milan, GA on July 24, 1937 to James Allison and Irvina Catherine (Rawlins) Cowart, Hal was the youngest of 13 children who have all preceded him in death.
Hal earned his Bachelor of Arts from University of Alabama, Bachelor of Divinity from Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and his Doctor of Ministry from Claremont School of Theology. Hal was ordained a Deacon in the United Methodist Church in 1964 and Elder in 1968. Official appointments were to Porterfield UMC, Albany, GA; Los Altos UMC, Long Beach, CA; Coolidge UMC, Coolidge, AZ; Asbury UMC, Phoenix, AZ; Trinity Heights UMC, Flagstaff, AZ; University UMC, Las Vegas, NV; Catalina UMC, Tucson, AZ. He also served as the South District Superintendent from 2000 until he retired in 2006. In retirement, he was invited to be on the staff at St Paul's UMC in Tucson, AZ as Minister of Visitation and Spiritual Formation.
Prior to his ordination he served Douglas UMC, Douglas, GA as Youth Director and Briarcliff UMC, Atlanta, GA as Director of Music.
In addition to his ministry Hal was involved with many volunteer and professional activities such as newscaster for Emory University News Bureau, Stephens Ministry, Walk To Emmaus, Leadership Las Vegas, Las Vegas Master Chorale. He also served on mission teams to Mexico and Chile, 7th Step Foundation (Phoenix halfway house for parolees), Pima County Interfaith Coalition and Humane Borders.
On September 1, 1984 Hal married the love of his life, Becky (Snell) Cowart. They were married for 34 years and were blessed with two daughters, Christy (Eric) Gieser and Courtney (Justin) Robinson, as well as four grandchildren, Megan, Aidan, Jessica, Benjamin and with baby girl, Robinson on the way.
Hal also leaves behind many beloved sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews in Georgia, as well as extended family in California and Utah.
Hal left behind a legacy that has touched many lives. He will be fondly remembered for his gift of grace, quiet faith, gentle way of listening, awesome sense of humor, deep love of music and his beautiful mind. Hal's incredible humanity will certainly continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to have spent even a few moments in his presence. He will be greatly missed by all.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716.
The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, 10 July 2018
COWART, The Rev. Dr. Harold "Hal" of Tucson, AZ passed away on July 4, 2018 surrounded by his loving wife and two daughters.
Born in Milan, GA on July 24, 1937 to James Allison and Irvina Catherine (Rawlins) Cowart, Hal was the youngest of 13 children who have all preceded him in death.
Hal earned his Bachelor of Arts from University of Alabama, Bachelor of Divinity from Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and his Doctor of Ministry from Claremont School of Theology. Hal was ordained a Deacon in the United Methodist Church in 1964 and Elder in 1968. Official appointments were to Porterfield UMC, Albany, GA; Los Altos UMC, Long Beach, CA; Coolidge UMC, Coolidge, AZ; Asbury UMC, Phoenix, AZ; Trinity Heights UMC, Flagstaff, AZ; University UMC, Las Vegas, NV; Catalina UMC, Tucson, AZ. He also served as the South District Superintendent from 2000 until he retired in 2006. In retirement, he was invited to be on the staff at St Paul's UMC in Tucson, AZ as Minister of Visitation and Spiritual Formation.
Prior to his ordination he served Douglas UMC, Douglas, GA as Youth Director and Briarcliff UMC, Atlanta, GA as Director of Music.
In addition to his ministry Hal was involved with many volunteer and professional activities such as newscaster for Emory University News Bureau, Stephens Ministry, Walk To Emmaus, Leadership Las Vegas, Las Vegas Master Chorale. He also served on mission teams to Mexico and Chile, 7th Step Foundation (Phoenix halfway house for parolees), Pima County Interfaith Coalition and Humane Borders.
On September 1, 1984 Hal married the love of his life, Becky (Snell) Cowart. They were married for 34 years and were blessed with two daughters, Christy (Eric) Gieser and Courtney (Justin) Robinson, as well as four grandchildren, Megan, Aidan, Jessica, Benjamin and with baby girl, Robinson on the way.
Hal also leaves behind many beloved sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews in Georgia, as well as extended family in California and Utah.
Hal left behind a legacy that has touched many lives. He will be fondly remembered for his gift of grace, quiet faith, gentle way of listening, awesome sense of humor, deep love of music and his beautiful mind. Hal's incredible humanity will certainly continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to have spent even a few moments in his presence. He will be greatly missed by all.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716.
COWART, The Rev. Dr. Harold "Hal" of Tucson, AZ passed away on July 4, 2018 surrounded by his loving wife and two daughters.
Born in Milan, GA on July 24, 1937 to James Allison and Irvina Catherine (Rawlins) Cowart, Hal was the youngest of 13 children who have all preceded him in death.
Hal earned his Bachelor of Arts from University of Alabama, Bachelor of Divinity from Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and his Doctor of Ministry from Claremont School of Theology. Hal was ordained a Deacon in the United Methodist Church in 1964 and Elder in 1968. Official appointments were to Porterfield UMC, Albany, GA; Los Altos UMC, Long Beach, CA; Coolidge UMC, Coolidge, AZ; Asbury UMC, Phoenix, AZ; Trinity Heights UMC, Flagstaff, AZ; University UMC, Las Vegas, NV; Catalina UMC, Tucson, AZ. He also served as the South District Superintendent from 2000 until he retired in 2006. In retirement, he was invited to be on the staff at St Paul's UMC in Tucson, AZ as Minister of Visitation and Spiritual Formation.
Prior to his ordination he served Douglas UMC, Douglas, GA as Youth Director and Briarcliff UMC, Atlanta, GA as Director of Music.
In addition to his ministry Hal was involved with many volunteer and professional activities such as newscaster for Emory University News Bureau, Stephens Ministry, Walk To Emmaus, Leadership Las Vegas, Las Vegas Master Chorale. He also served on mission teams to Mexico and Chile, 7th Step Foundation (Phoenix halfway house for parolees), Pima County Interfaith Coalition and Humane Borders.
On September 1, 1984 Hal married the love of his life, Becky (Snell) Cowart. They were married for 34 years and were blessed with two daughters, Christy (Eric) Gieser and Courtney (Justin) Robinson, as well as four grandchildren, Megan, Aidan, Jessica, Benjamin and with baby girl, Robinson on the way.
Hal also leaves behind many beloved sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews in Georgia, as well as extended family in California and Utah.
Hal left behind a legacy that has touched many lives. He will be fondly remembered for his gift of grace, quiet faith, gentle way of listening, awesome sense of humor, deep love of music and his beautiful mind. Hal's incredible humanity will certainly continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to have spent even a few moments in his presence. He will be greatly missed by all.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716.
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