Timothy “Tater” Alexander Cowan-Hobson, 28, was born March 5, 1994, and took his first steps into Heaven on July 13, 2022, at St. Vincent Birmingham Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Tater is survived by his mom and daddy, Deborah Allred Cowan Hobson and Shane Hobson of Rosa, Alabama. Along with them, his father, Michael Cowan (Shanna) of Illinois. His great-grandfather, Richard Cowan of South Carolina. His siblings, Kimberly (Austin) Brower of Alabama, Shayna Hobson (Zachary Warren) of Oneonta, Alabama, Slade (Ashley) Cowan, and Aiden Cowan of Illinois. Multiple aunts and uncles, Donna Allred (Chris) Valentine of Cleveland, Cliff (Debbie) Allred of Mobile, and Christopher Hobson (Dawn Shultz) of Gardendale. Nieces and nephews, Cody and Alaynna Kilgore of Alabama; Victoria Brower of Alabama. Cousins Bethany and Madison Hobson of Jefferson County and Kiana Valentine of Albertville.
Tater was preceded in his earthly journey by his grandparents, Eugene and Shirley Bishop Allred, Kenneth and Gertrude Hobson, Jean Cowan, and Richard and Janet Cowan.
Alex left us all with a challenge, having lived his life with less than 5 percent of his brain stem following his diagnosis with bacterial meningitis when he was 10-days old. Aside from outliving his original prognosis of living a maximum of 3 months, he accomplished remarkable things. He was the world’s best listener, provided wise advice without saying a word, held no grudges, appreciated every kindness done for him, and never begrudged another for the blessings of God in their life. Tater was a bit of a prankster, “hide my favorite stuffed tater tot from my ICU nurse” always got a laugh. As well as being a great person, Tater loved Johnny Cash’s music (Folsom Prison Blues being his favorite). Alex knew his immediate family despite his doctors warning us he would never understand who we were.
He resides in Heaven now and is completely whole. Next time you think you are not smart enough, good enough, capable enough, remember Alex and think again.