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Charles Russell "Russ" Cowart Jr.

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CHARLES RUSSELL "RUSS" COWART JR., 72, of North Little Rock died on March 28, 2017 from a heart attack. He was born on Jan. 15, 1945 in Atlanta, Ga. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles Russell Cowart, Sr. and Edith Cowart of Albany, Ga. Charles "Russ" graduated from Albany High School and graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Industrial Management (I.M.). During his career he worked for AMF, became Industrial Engineering Manager for Timex, Industrial Engineering and Business Planner for AT&T and later worked at Am Tram in Conway. He was an avid fan of college sports. He loved to watch the Georgia Tech "Yellow Jackets" and Auburn "Tigers" play ball. After he graduated from college he entered the Air Force and was later stationed at the Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville. During that time he met and married his wife Ann. He is survived by his loving wife Ann Marie Cowart of 45 years and one son Kevin R. Cowart. Visitation will be held 9:30-10:30 a.m., Tuesday April 4, 2017 at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street with graveside services with Military Honors at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery following at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Published April 2, 2017

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