Mr. Michael Dwayne Sowders, 58, of Hixson, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Mike was born in Waco, Texas on January 21, 1959. He was a graduate of Hixson High School and the University of Wyoming and was a Structural Engineer for KBR in Birmingham, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Eugene Sowders. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Lee Sowders; mother, Carolyn Sowders; daughter, Angel Lee Foster; brothers Cliff Sowders (Kathy) and Dale Sowders (Beverly); sister, Donna Pagilino (Rick); grandchildren, Zach Foster and Sarah Foster; great grandchild, Taylen Bentley; mother-in-law, Doris Lee Patrick; and niece, Sarah Danielle Sowders. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 15th from 4-8 pm and Thursday February 16th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. The funeral service will be at 3:30 pm on Thursday at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel, Hixson.
Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.