Robert Paul “Bobby” Cowdrey, 89, of Post, Texas, passed away Oct. 23, 2025. His earthly journey ended exactly three years to the day after the death of his ladybug, Jennie Lou, his beloved wife of nearly 68 years.
Bobby was born May 31, 1936, to proud parents Henry Delmer and Mary Ella Clark Cowdrey in the Graham Chapel community. A post-Depression baby, Bobby grew up with the family values of faith, hard work, discipline and respect.
Bobby married the love of his life, Jennie Lou Redman, on Dec. 6, 1954, in his family’s home. They were married 67 years and 10 months, and they raised five children—Sue, Amy, Lisa, Curt and Clay—known altogether as the “7Cs.”
Bobby was a pillar of the Post community and the Graham Chapel Church of Christ. He was a man whose integrity earned him immense respect throughout his life as a dedicated husband, father, friend, church leader, landman and much more.
He loved sharing experiences with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, like tractor rides, driving lessons after church, afternoons making and fixing things in his exceptionally organized shop, fishing adventures, storytelling sessions around the kitchen table and more.
For the last few years, Bobby had been writing down the story of his life. His opening words capture the essence of his incredible 89-plus years. He wrote, “My name is Robert Paul (Bobby) Cowdrey. I cannot express how much God blessed me greatly by allowing me to grow up in rural America during a great period of time to be a kid. He blessed me with great parents and a great extended family. He continued to bless me with a fantastically talented and beautiful wife and a fantastic family of my own.”
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Delmer and Mary Ella; sister, Billie Windham; brother, Delmer Clark “Clarky”; wife, Jennie Lou; daughter, Ella Sue; and son-in-law, James Easterling.
He is survived by daughters Amy Easterling and Lisa (Carl) Bartley; sons Curt (Donna) and Clay (Devonna) Cowdrey; son-in-law, Gary Luft; grandchildren, Garrett (Kristin) Luft and Chase (Carli) Luft, Lem (Julianna) Bartley and Jennifer (Cole) Vanetti, Brice (Jennifer), Cole (Shannon) and Kylie Easterling, Chad (Haylee) and Caleb Cowdrey, Conner and Collier Cowdrey; and 15 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Oct. 27, 2025, at Graham Chapel Church of Christ. A visitation was held Oct. 26, 2025, at Hudman Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be sent to Graham Chapel Community Center, attn. Courtney Howard, 621 FM 1313, Post, TX 79356, or Lynn County Hospital District, LCHD Foundation, P.O. Box 1310, Tahoka, TX 79373.