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Joseph Harrison Sewell Joseph Harrison Sewell, born April 5, 1944, and passed away at age 67 on June 18, 2011. A lifelong educator, who taught for 35 years and left his mark on many lives. He was a well loved, courageous husband, father and friend. He will be missed. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Sylvia Joyce Sewell and three boys. Dr. Joseph H Sewell II (Pamela) of Dothan, AL, Jason Sewell of Atlanta, GA, and Jon Sewell (Beverly) of Panama City, FL. He has two grandchildren, Joseph H Sewell III of Mobile, AL and Ryan Sewell of Dothan, AL. He is also survived by his sister Jeanette Finch of Lynn Haven, FL, Allie Mae Perez (Pete) of Angleton, TX, and Floyd Sewell Sr. (Teresa) of Panama City, FL, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 21 from 5-7 P.M. at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Services will be Wednesday, June 22 at 1:30 P.M. at the Kent-Forest Lawn Chapel. Ken Finch is officiating and the family will receive friends a half hour before services begin. The family requests casual attire and no flowers or food as that is how Joe would want things. In lieu of flowers or food, contributions can be made to the Joseph Harrison Sewell Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Gulf Coast Community College Foundation, 5230 W. Hwy 98, Panama City, FL 32405. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Cemeteries of Panama City, FL, (850) 763-4694, is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.

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Published by Dothan Eagle on Jun. 21, 2011.

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Rebecca Crews

August 9, 2011

YOU WERE BY FAR THE BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD I WILL NEVER FORGET THE MANY TIMES WE SAT DOWN NEXT TO EACH OTHER AND ATE RAW TOMATOES LIKE APPLES WITH SALT.... I LOVE YOU MR.SEWELL

lillie westry

July 2, 2011

I will never forget you! Mr.Sewell i tasted deer meat for the first time in your classroom at hiland park years ago you would make these funny drawings of you standing behind a tree! Man this is sad i could only pray my 6 year old daughter will be blessed with a wonderful caring teacher like you

Stephanie Ford Davis

July 1, 2011

My condolences to the entire family. Mr. Sewell influenced so many lives in wonderful ways. He was a true educator. While it has been many years since I sat in his fifth grade class at Springfield Elementary School, I can still picture his smile and hear his voice and laughter. I'll never forget that he taught but also laughed with his students. May God give you comfort in knowing that he truly touched so many lives.

June 23, 2011

To The Sewell Family,
I extend my deepest condolences to all of you. Hold on to the memories of your loved one. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.
God Bless,
Teresa Thomas
Slocomb, AL

June 22, 2011

Time pasages- We know you are in there you are just out of sight. Till we meet again:) God promises eternal life in His presence and may we enjoy that reward.
Lil Floyd

tammy newsom hookey

June 21, 2011

mr. sewell was my 5 th grad teacher at springfield elem. he was a awsome teacher and person . he will be greatley missed . all of my prayers to his family .

Aebony Brown

June 21, 2011

I loved Mr. Sewell! I was in his fifth grade class right before he retired. I will NEVER forget him. Love you Mr. Sewell.

Chuck & Selena Davis

June 21, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to John's family.

June 21, 2011

Jon & Family....My deepest condolences. God Bless.

Jim Clawson

June 21, 2011

The Bay High Class of "62" will miss Joe, he was a friend to all.

Bob & Becky Dennis

June 21, 2011

Our sincerest condolences

Bob Pacenta

June 21, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family.

Pammie Kelly

June 21, 2011

My son John had Mr. Sewell. John never really liked school until Mr. Sewell became his teacher. That was the easiest year we had. Mr. Sewell changed John's attitude about school! Each day John was with his was a blessing! He was an angel to our family!

Juonna Sterling

June 20, 2011

I just want to send my regards to mr. sewells entire family. He taught me so much my 5th grade year. Not only education wise but just a young woman in general. Mr. sewell was a true role model of mine. He is truly a teacher I can say I loved dearly. I'll never forget his laugh. Or that he was the COOLEST teacher all the kids wanted. Or how he cook that delicious deer sausage! He'll forever be in my our hearts. Those who knew him were blessed to be touched by a man that was heaven sent. R.i.p mr. sewell your in heaven.. But never too far. See you someday sir =)

Ellen Blades

June 20, 2011

Mr. Sewell was my 5th grade teacher at Springfield Elementary and I remember him fondly. He was my favorite teacher during my elementary school years and he will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Ronnie and Connie Carpenter

June 20, 2011

Joe was not only a great educator but, also, a friend to all who knew him. Our condolences to his much-loved family. He will surely be missed.

Pamela Mapoles

June 20, 2011

Joe was loved by his students and will be missed by all. Thoughts are with the family he loved so much.

Alvada W. Wilson

June 19, 2011

May God bless you during your hours of bereavement.

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