Stephen Cowart

January 11, 1926 - November 1, 2020

Cowart, Stephen Daniel, of Calera, Alabama died November 1, 2020 at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil D. and Frances M. Cowart of Calera; sisters: Cecile Lochridge of Huntsville and Jeffie McLemore of Moulton; and his wife of 61 years, Betty Rylant Cowart on 6/29/20. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Fred Iffland of Vestavia: cherished kitty, Sambo; several nieces, nephews and other extended family members: “chosen” family and many friends. Steve was a WWII Navy Veteran and the owner of Cowart Drug company in Calera. He grew up in the business and took over as owner at his father’s death in 1972. In 1993 he sold the business and retired. The Drug Store continues to this day and recently celebrated its 100th year in business. Visitation will be at Bolton Funeral Home in Columbiana on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with the service beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Richard Hanna officiating. A brief graveside service will be held at Shelby Memory Gardens in Calera. Masks are required. Bolton Funeral Home directing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Steve’s memory to Calera Baptist Church or the Shelby County Humane Society. Please sign online condolences at www.boltonfuneralhome.com.