William Austin Cowley Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Austin Cowley (Gardendale, Alabama), who passed away on April 12, 2023, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Austin Cowley to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Audrey Evans Cowley; his parents, William Henry Cowley and Elva Brown Cowley; and his sister Marianna Cowley Tate. He is survived by: his children, Caroland Karen and Dr. Carol E. Cowley; his daughter-in-law Susan Walker of Bessemer, AL; his daughter Karen Bergquist; his son-in-law John of Vestavia Hills, AL; his grandchildren, Brittany Mathis of Homewood, AL, Eric Bergquist (Megan) of Vestavia Hills, AL, Mira Walker of Ann Arbor, MI and Laura Nell Walker of Birmingham, AL; his great grandchildren, Grant Bergquist and Molly Bergquist of Vestavia Hills; and his nephews, Bill Tate of Chattanooga, TN, Jeff Tate of Franklin, NC and David Tate of Cochranville. He is also survived by his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers or food, the family asks that you consider a contribution to the Samford University Legacy League Audrey and Bill Cowley MK Scholarship.