1939
Donald
2012
Donald Coy Sowell
April 19, 1939 — February 19, 2012
Donald Coy Sowell was born April 19, 1939 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Elmer and Jewel Thacker Sowell. He departed this life on Sunday, February 19, 2012 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 72 Years, 10 Months.
Mr. Sowell was retired from the United States Army, having served honorably from July 12, 1962 until August 13, 1980. He served 4 years in Vietnam and was decorated with many awards among which were the Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion.
Donald was a member of Falcon Baptist Church in Selmer. He worked in both the Teen Challenge and Jail Ministries and had a heart to lead others to the Lord, even during his time of sickness.
He is survived by his wife Vicki Kay Sowell of Adamsville, TN, whom he married on October 5, 1992. Other survivors are four daughters, LaDonna Sue Downs and husband Dirk of Hopkinsville, KY, Debra Faye Sowell of Hopkinsville, KY, Dixie Darlene Dabbs of Jackson, TN, Christina Tapley and husband Chris of Michie, TN; two sons, Donald Dwayne Sowell and wife Sondra Wardlow Sowell of Adamsville, TN, Jonathan Willis and wife Crystal Guff Willis of Selmer, TN; three sisters, Aval Roy of Blanchester, OH, Freda Faye Holley of Selmer, TN, Nellie Sue Williams of Corinth, MS; five brothers, E. G. Sowell of Adamsville, TN, T. E. (Pee Wee) Sowell of Bethel Springs, TN, Clyde Delane Sowell of Savannah, TN, Fred Arnold Sowell of Corinth, MS, Richard Neal Sowell of Stantonville, TN; 13 Grandchildren, Sarah Downs, Kevin Morris, Derek Sowell, Alex Downs, Meagan Reaves, Macayla Dabbs, Dustin Sowell, Caitlyn Willis, Clair Willis, Connor Willis, Miranda Tapley, Chris King, and Julie willis; 2 Great Grandchildren, Marlee Elizabeth Sowell, Kevin Carneal Morris, Jr. A host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Sowell was preceded in death by two sisters, Fleta Mae Scott, Lou Vonda Stewart; two brothers, Wayne Edward Sowell, Elmer Olis Sowell.
Mr. Sowell was retired from the United States Army, having served honorably from July 12, 1962 until August 13, 1980. He served 4 years in Vietnam and was decorated with many awards among which were the Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion.
Donald was a member of Falcon Baptist Church in Selmer. He worked in both the Teen Challenge and Jail Ministries and had a heart to lead others to the Lord, even during his time of sickness.
He is survived by his wife Vicki Kay Sowell of Adamsville, TN, whom he married on October 5, 1992. Other survivors are four daughters, LaDonna Sue Downs and husband Dirk of Hopkinsville, KY, Debra Faye Sowell of Hopkinsville, KY, Dixie Darlene Dabbs of Jackson, TN, Christina Tapley and husband Chris of Michie, TN; two sons, Donald Dwayne Sowell and wife Sondra Wardlow Sowell of Adamsville, TN, Jonathan Willis and wife Crystal Guff Willis of Selmer, TN; three sisters, Aval Roy of Blanchester, OH, Freda Faye Holley of Selmer, TN, Nellie Sue Williams of Corinth, MS; five brothers, E. G. Sowell of Adamsville, TN, T. E. (Pee Wee) Sowell of Bethel Springs, TN, Clyde Delane Sowell of Savannah, TN, Fred Arnold Sowell of Corinth, MS, Richard Neal Sowell of Stantonville, TN; 13 Grandchildren, Sarah Downs, Kevin Morris, Derek Sowell, Alex Downs, Meagan Reaves, Macayla Dabbs, Dustin Sowell, Caitlyn Willis, Clair Willis, Connor Willis, Miranda Tapley, Chris King, and Julie willis; 2 Great Grandchildren, Marlee Elizabeth Sowell, Kevin Carneal Morris, Jr. A host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Sowell was preceded in death by two sisters, Fleta Mae Scott, Lou Vonda Stewart; two brothers, Wayne Edward Sowell, Elmer Olis Sowell.
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