Background
Cowart, Richard Merrill was born on October 13, 1951 in Valdosta, Georgia, United States. Son of Merrill L. and Annabel (Sherman) Cowart.
Cowart, Richard Merrill was born on October 13, 1951 in Valdosta, Georgia, United States. Son of Merrill L. and Annabel (Sherman) Cowart.
Bachelor, Valdosta State College, 1973; Juris Doctor, Mercer U., 1976.
Private practice, Valdosta, 1976-1979; partner, Barham, Elliott, Bennett, Miller, Stone & Cowart, Professional Corporation, Valdosta, 1979-1991; judge, Recorder's Court, City of Valdosta, 1978-1983; judge, State Court Lowndes County, State of Georgia, Valdosta, 1983-1995; judge, Superior Court Southern Judicial Circuit, Valdosta, since 1995. Lecturer law Valdosta State College, since 1978.
Lay leader Valdosta District United Methodist Church. Trustee Magnolia Manor. Member American Bar Association, American Judicature Society, Council State Court Judges (president 1991-1992), Georgia Bar Association, Valdosta Bar Association (president 1986-1987), Judicial Council Georgia, Council Superior Court Judges Georgia, Valdosta State College Alumni Association (president 1979-1981), Rotary (club president 1987-1988), Phi Delta Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Jeanne C. Hansen, July 13,1974. Children: Zachary Richard, Justin Merrill, Adam Hansen, Benjamin Kennerly, Anna Kathryn.