[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 220 (Thursday, December 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1395]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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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