Robert Lewis Cowart, 52, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021.

Born in Thomasville, NC, he was the son of the late Jessie James and Hilda Leatherwood Cowart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Barbara Ledford Cowart.

Robert was an avid Nascar fan, loved golfing and visiting with friends. He was a member of Tellico Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Marcella Cook Cowart; daughter, Angelica Leigh Cook of Cabot, AR; four sons, Brandon Lewis Cowart, Christopher Logan Cowart, and Ryan Blake Cowart all of Franklin, and Conner Hobbs of Griffin, GA. Also surviving is brother Keith Cowart of Franklin; sister, Teresa Hall of Asher, KY; and step siblings, Brian Terrell, Jack Terrell, Laura Fountain, and Cheryl Hicks. Robert has one grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews also surviving.

Memorial Service will be Friday, June 4 at 2pm in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Gary McCoy and Rev. Jamie Passmore will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 1pm till 2pm, one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Macon Funeral Home to help with the expenses.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.