James E. "J.E." Sowell

He was born in Yorkville, TN on January 14, 1924, the son of the late James Everett Sowell, Sr. and Lou Vernie Britton Sowell. He was a salesman with Schulze & Burch Biscuit Company for 35 years, and also worked for the Milan Army Ammunition plant and George A. Smith & Sons funeral services in later years. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Humboldt, Calvary Baptist in Jackson, and First Baptist Church of Humboldt, where he served as a Sunday school teacher, deacon, Sunday school superintendent, and choir member. His love of gardening made his home of 41 years in Humboldt a great source of pride for him.

He is survived by one son, Steve Sowell (Judy) of Tylertown, MS, and two daughters, Ellen Chester (Damon) of Selmer, TN, and Vicky Feller (Tim) of Humboldt, TN. He was the proud grandfather of six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Sowell was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Rita Maxine Walker Sowell, Sara Dunagan Sowell and Margaret Ann Sowell, 1 brother and 8 sisters.

Pallbearers to serve are Stephen Sowell, Eric Chester, Tim Feller, Dewyatt Ganus, Ethan Ganus, Nathan Ganus, Zachary Feller, and Luke Sowell.

The family received friends at First Baptist Church, Humboldt, from 1 – 3pm, Saturday, January 21st, preceding the funeral service at 3pm.

under the direction of George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Jackson, TN.