Austin, Arkansas
Steve Sowell, 54, of Austin, Arkansas, passed away Friday, March 2, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Sowell. Survivors include his wife, Teresa; his daughter, Stephanie; two sons, Alex and Ryan; his mother Jerri Sowell, all of Austin; his brother Rick Sowell and wife Sherry; two nieces Tiffany and Juli, and nephew Daniel, all of Beebe.
Steve was employed at the VA Medical Center at Fort Roots for twenty-three years, most recently in the Employee Health Unit. As a talented instrumentalist and vocalist, he brought tremendous joy to all that heard him. He thoroughly enjoyed playing his saxophone and Hammond B-3 organ while performing with Blues DeVille and The Honky Tonk Heroes.
Riding four-wheelers with his kids was a favorite weekend pastime. A big man with a huge heart, Steve always had a joke to tell and a prank to pull.
Special thanks go to the ICU staff at St. Vincent Hospital and Arkansas Hospice. Memorials may be made to the Cabot High School Band Boosters, 401 N. Lincoln, Cabot, AR 72023.
Family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2007, at First United Methodist Church, Beebe. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com
Rick,
I was so sorry to hear the sad news about your brother. I just wanted you to know that you, Sherri and all of your family have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you
Lorett Nailling
March 15, 2007 | Floyd, AR
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I met Steve when I was 12 yrs old and started going to Ray's in Beebe. He was such a wonderful man and was always playing jokes on me. He was a wonderful saxaphone player..could listen to him play for hours. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Cheryl Looney (Main)
March 09, 2007 | Griffithville, AR
My prayers go out to the family.
"Big Steve" was a very likeable guy. I'm thankful for the pleasure of working with him. GOD Bless
Ronald Estus
March 09, 2007 | Gulfport, MS
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Steve was a wonderful person--he always put a smile on your face every time you visited his office. I was very sad to hear of your loss. We will miss him very much at the VA.
Judy Crowder
March 08, 2007 | Heber Springs, AR
Jerri,Rick and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with
you.I will always remember your family and the good times we had when we live in Austin.
Allen and Virginia Sweden
Woodville,MS
Virginia Sweden
March 07, 2007 | Woodville, MS
Sowell Family,
Steve will be sorely missed at the VA hospital. He kept us all laughing with his jokes and stories at lunch. I know that he made everyone at ease and was able to get a smile from anyone in his role at Employee Health. His professionalism was unmatched. Will be thinking and praying for you all.
Fern Besancon
March 05, 2007 | North Little Rock, AR
Teresa, Steve will be missed by many friends at the VA. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Karen Brucks
March 05, 2007 | Cabot, AR
Teresa, you are in my prayers. Could always count on Steve for a good laugh. He will be missed.
Lynn Russell
March 05, 2007 | North Little Rock, AR
Jerri, Theresa and Family:
We are very sorry for your loss. Steve has been a part of our lives for so long--growing up in Austin with him, high school and Band, working at the VA, playing music as we became adults. He will be missed very much. His humor made him such a great person to be around! We will continue to keep you in our prayers and thoughts.
Don and Debbie (Clements) LeMay
March 05, 2007 | Cabot, AR
