He is survived by his family; Pearl Cowgill (mother), Joseph Cowgill (father), Terry & Joseph Cowgill Jr. (brothers), two sons, Hiawatha Cowgill Jr. and his wife Taylor and Keithen Cowgill, one daughter, Kassidy Cowgill, four step sons and two granddaughters.
He is preceded in death by Josie Cowgill.
The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Friday September 27, 2019 at Teague Funeral Home 2260 Ivy Rd. Charlottesville, Virginia. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.