Roanoke Valley, Virginia
Emanuel Francis (Sy) Sowder, 84, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011. Mr. Sowder was a life-long resident of the Roanoke Valley. He graduated from Andrew Lewis High School and Virginia Southern College, and served with the United States Navy during the end of World War II. He was employed for 30...
Read MoreSteve and David, I was saddened to learn of your Dad's passing. It is so hard to say goodbye, even when we know they are in a far better place. You and your familieis are in my prayers for strength and wonderful memories. Diane Humphreys Yates (Colonial Heights, VA)
April 12, 2011
Steve and David,
My dad told me about the passing of your father. I wanted to say that growing up in the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren,your dad was the kindest and most wonderful man I knew. He was always so helpful with the youth and all aspects of the church. He was the church to us and the best Christian example that we could have growing up. I am sorry for your loss. I feel so blessed to have grown up in Oak Grove and known Emanuel the way we all did.
Bill Kenney, Jr.
April 10, 2011 | Concord, NC
Dave & Steve,
We are very sad to hear of the loss of your Dad. He was a great Christian man and a role model to all who knew him. Our prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.
Randy & Julia Cook
April 10, 2011 | Atlanta, GA
Steve & Dave,
My heart goes out to you in the loss of your Dad and My Uncle. He was always so friendly and nice when I was around him.
May God give you comfort and peace as you continue without him.
Billie Mitchell Ball
April 10, 2011 | Bristol, VA
Dave & Pam,
I was very sorry to read of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Deepest Sympathy!
Heather & Joel Johnston
Heather Johnston
April 10, 2011 | New Castle, VA
Sy was my Great Uncle and I have many wonderful memories with him, including sitting out on the creek as he taught me how to skip rocks. He brightened my life and I will be thinking of his family and friends through this difficult time.
Kelsey Coates
April 10, 2011 | Washington, DC
You are in my thoughts and prayers in the loss of your Father. We
were good friends since 1969, Mary Vaughn, Frisco, Tx.
April 10, 2011
Steve,Diane,Dave,Pam so sorry to hear of your Dads passing he was a very nice man and i was glad too have know both your Dad and your Mom as i was growing up he will be missed but back with the love of his life payers for you Steve and Dave and your families at this tough time
Jim Dickey
April 09, 2011 | SML, VA
Steve,
So sorry to learn of your loss. Please accept my condolences and know that there will be a new star in the heavens.
Cynthia Babb (Floyd, VA)
April 09, 2011