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Rex Sowers Obituary
Rex Sowers
CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. — Rex Sowers, 79, of Chapmanville, departed this life Mon., Aug. 4, 2014, at CAMC Memorial.
Born April 2, 1935, in Holden, he was a son of the late Jim B. Farley and Trula Collins Porter. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Darren Jerome Collins, and his sister, Vada Mae Collins.
Rex enjoyed working in the garden, fishing, watching westerns with the dog, and spending time with family and his grandkids.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Ellen Christine Sowers; daughter, Yolanda Ann Sowers of Chapmanville; two sons, Slade (Candaice) Sowers and Dakota Sowers, both of Chapmanville; five grandchildren, Gwendolyn Sowers, Morgan Sowers, Isaballa Sowers, Carley Toler and Victoria Phillips, all of Chapmanville; special family members include: Phyllis (John) Hawkins, Larry Collins, Winfred Jean (Steve) Hager, Jr. Collins, Tony Collins, Laird Collins, and Debbie (Clarence) Gore, along with a host of cherished friends and family members.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Mon., Aug. 11, at Freeman Funeral Home with James "Bay" Farley officiating. Burial will follow at Rex's Garden Meadow Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Sun., Aug. 10, at Freeman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Slade Sowers, Morgan Sowers, Dakota Sowers, Paul Workman, Rodney Workman, Ellery Farley, and Justin Gibson.
Honorary pallbearers are Clarence Gore and Buddy St. Claire.
Freeman Funeral Home of Chapmanville is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Yolanda Sowers
August 14, 2014
Daddy, you are my light in my darkest times. You were always there to help light my way when I couldn't see.... You always will be.... I love you forever! ????
Yolanda Sowers
August 14, 2014
Thank you all for your kind words about my Daddy and prayers for us all...
Eddie & Patty Hunter
August 10, 2014
We have known all of you for a long time. We are out of town but all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. We have always loved your children and you as well Chris.
May God bless and keep you in his care.
August 10, 2014
sorry to the loss of your loved love.homerand barb conley
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"47-56 CHS REUNION"
August 10, 2014
DEAR CHRIS AND FAMILY:
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY.
"REX" WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL!
LOVE AND PRAYERS, "47-56 CHS REUNION"
Tammy Zehfus (Connie Cocus' daughter)
August 8, 2014
The last time I seen Rex was at my Grandma's funeral (Mary Collins), I told him "wow, I remember you being much taller" he looked at me and chuckled and said "I remember you being much younger". Just wanted you all to know that each one of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all.
August 8, 2014
Rex,we grew up together went to school together.Your candle on earth has gone out but there will be one in Heaven for you that will shine forever.Your Friend Agnes Rihards rogers, Conroe, Texas
Ed White
August 7, 2014
I had the good fortune to know Rex the past few years. I always looked forward to seeing him and enjoyed talking with him so much. Rex was a very intelligent man with an inquisitive mind. He knew so much about so many things. I'm a better person for having known Rex. My prayers are with your family.
Todd Dingess
August 6, 2014
Slade,We are sorry for the loss of your father.Todd and the Dingess Family
August 6, 2014
Prayers for comfort from God in the coming days. So sorry for your loss
Joyce Ann Herald
Sandy Collier Smith
August 6, 2014
Know you are in my thoughts and prayers, I pray that God will wrap his arms around your family and bring you peace, comfort and strength in the days ahead, and especially during this very difficult time. I will be praying for you my friends and classmates, my deepest sympathy and God bless you all.
Rev.Gary and Janie Mead
August 6, 2014
We love you folks, and are praying for all of you. He will be sadly missed. Rev.Gary and Janie Mead
August 6, 2014
I will miss my dear cousin, but so glad for the time and phone calls we had together. He was always there for the Diamond Collins family. With Love, Phyllis and John
August 6, 2014
I love you Daddy forever!!!!
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