Roger Babb Cowles

February 6, 1955 — December 26, 2025

Vidor, TX

Roger Babb Cowles, 70, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas.

Roger was born in Port Arthur, Texas, and raised in Groves, where he spent much of his life before recently moving to Vidor. He dedicated over 40 years of his career to the Port Arthur News, where his hard work, integrity, and passion for journalism led him to serve as editor. Roger took great pride in his profession and the role he played in informing and serving his community.

A man of deep faith, Roger was a devoted member of Iglesia Bautista de la Fe in Vidor. He served faithfully as a Sunday school teacher and was always eager to volunteer whenever the opportunity arose. His servant’s heart and willingness to help others left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

Roger found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved gardening and farming, spending time outdoors, and caring for his animals, especially his chickens, dogs, and fish. Music was another passion of his, often filling his days and bringing him comfort and happiness.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Celines DelValle Cowles of Vidor, Texas; his children, Benjamin Cowles of Austin, Texas, Katy Cowles of Houston, Texas, Robert Segovia of Austin, Texas, and Jack Cowles of Port Arthur, Texas; and his sisters, Robbie Bethea and husband Richard of Bridge City, Texas, and Regina Kelley and husband Dean of Groves, Texas.

Roger will be remembered for his strong faith, gentle spirit, dedication to his family and community, and the love he poured into everything he did. His legacy will continue to live on through those who were blessed to know him.

Roger Babb Cowles, de 70 años, de Vidor, Texas, falleció el viernes 26 de diciembre de 2025 en Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas.

Roger nació en Port Arthur, Texas, y fue criado en Groves, donde vivió durante muchos años antes de mudarse recientemente a Vidor. Dedicó más de 40 años de su vida profesional al Port Arthur News, donde, gracias a su arduo trabajo, integridad y pasión por el periodismo, llegó a desempeñarse como editor. Roger sentía un profundo orgullo por su labor y por el servicio que brindó a su comunidad.

Hombre de profunda fe, Roger fue un miembro devoto de la Iglesia Bautista de la Fe en Vidor. Sirvió fielmente como maestro de escuela dominical y siempre estuvo dispuesto a ofrecer su tiempo como voluntario siempre que se presentaba la oportunidad. Su corazón servicial y su disposición para ayudar a los demás dejaron una huella duradera en todos los que lo conocieron.

Roger encontraba alegría en las cosas sencillas de la vida. Le encantaba la jardinería y la agricultura, pasar tiempo al aire libre y cuidar de sus animales, especialmente sus gallinas, perros y peces. La música fue otra de sus grandes pasiones, llenando sus días y brindándole consuelo y felicidad.

Le sobreviven su amada esposa, Celines DelValle Cowles de Vidor, Texas; sus hijos, Benjamin Cowles de Austin, Texas, Katy Cowles de Houston, Texas, Robert Segovia de Austin, Texas, y Jack Cowles de Port Arthur, Texas; así como sus hermanas, Robbie Bethea y su esposo Richard de Bridge City, Texas, y Regina Kelley y su esposo Dean de Groves, Texas.

Roger será recordado por su firme fe, su espíritu bondadoso, su dedicación a su familia y a su comunidad, y por el amor que puso en todo lo que hizo. Su legado continuará viviendo en todos aquellos que tuvieron la bendición de conocerlo.

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