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Joseph Sewell Obituary
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille M. Sewell; and parents, Edna Irene and Joseph Herman Sewell.
Cherishing memories of Joseph are his two sons, Mark and Orrin; four grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyn Hale and Shirley Mercer; three nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 3009 Chestnut Ave., Newport News, Va.
A homegoing service will be held noon Thursday, Aug. 21, at First Baptist Church of Hampton, 229 North King St., Hampton, Va. Viewing will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home until the hour of the family visitation and two hours prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, in Arlington National Cemetery.
The family gratefully appreciates the love and support received during this time of grief and sorrow.
In lieu of flowers, the family graciously request that donations be made to the American Red Cross or the American Diabetes Association.
Arrangements are by O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Sewell
September 5, 2008
I was so sad to hear about Joe's passing. He was a great friend and I have missed seeing him on our Friday Foursome Bowling League at LAFB. He had a special heart and was so friendly to all. My prayers goes out to all his family members and friends who knew him. Rest in peace Joe.
Bettye and Jim Altizer Hampton, Va.
Vicke Williams
August 23, 2008
My mother voulnteered with Mr. Joe for a number of years at the Langley pharmacy. He was very kind and professional towards her. The Williams family shares your loss. Bobbie and Vickie Williams
Ben Owen
August 20, 2008
Mike Our deepest and heartfelt thoughts and Prayers are with you and the family. I know to lose a love one is a great sadness. For him to be wiith jesus is a great happiness for him
Ben and Brenda Owen.
Francis and Ethel Cook
August 20, 2008
The Cook Family
Joe was a very good friend of my family. He is missed dearly. May he rest by the side of the Lord comfortably, we send our sincerest condolences to the Sewell family.
Linda Henderson
August 19, 2008
Our deepest and heartfelt thoughts and Prayers are with the Sewell family at this time, as is our Prayers for God's peace for your family. May God bless you all.
Harris Schinkel
August 19, 2008
Mark & Orrin and Family!
You have are Harris & Debbie Schinkel deepest condalences on Joe's Death.WE have so many fun memories of your DAD,I could not put them into words at this time.But would like to leve this with your family.As christians we shoud show courage at death. Becouse of JESUS CHRIST'S Death and Resurrection,We who place our Faith in him can look at Death not as a period but a comma that precedes a Glorious Enternity with OUR LORD.
Harris & Debbie Schinkel.
ROBERT W. & LEORA J. BROCK
August 19, 2008
AT A TIME LIKE THIS THERE IS SORROW FOR WHICH OUR HEARTS COULD EVER BE PREPARED .... YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE SO MANY FRIENDS WHO THOUGHT THE WORLD OF YOUR DAD , BROTHER AND GRANDFATHER - FRIENDS WHO WISH YOU PEACE, COMFORT AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY .... ROBERT W. & LEORA J. BROCK & FAMILY
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
August 19, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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