Vernard “Cowboy” Andrew Norsworthy

Vernard “Cowboy” Andrew Norsworthy, 89, of La Grange, died Friday, March 4, 2016. Cowboy was born in El Campo on July 7, 1926, the son of Irvin and Lorene (Lawrence) Norsworthy. Cowboy was a rancher and loved his farm animals especially his cattle. His long-time passion was participating in rodeos and most of all the bull riding event. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He is survived by wife, Mary; son, Leslie Norsworthy and Rose Brunette, of Brenham; daughter, Connie Stelter and Craig Schmidt of Brenham; son, Nathan Norsworthy and wife, Brandy, of La Grange; daughter, Brenda Rainosek and husband, Elvis, of Yoakum; son, Marty Norsworthy and Emily Banks, of La Grange; daughter, Wendy Spear and husband, Rick, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; son, David Norsworthy and wife, Snow, of Glen Rose; son, AndrewNorsworthy, of La Grange; two step daughters; two sisters; 28 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, 2016 with Emil Kiesling officiating. Burial followed at La Grange City Cemetery.