Kenneth Sowell

Greenville - Kenneth Edward Sowell was born May 6th, 1949, in Canton, MS. He was the second son of Jimmy and Marilyn Sowell. He attended Durant Elementary School, Durant, MS, and graduated from York High School, York, SC in 1967. He then attended Furman University where he graduated with a BA in Business in 1971. He played football for the Paladins as a defensive back. He was a member of the KA fraternity. He joined the US Navy with the goal of being a Naval Aviator. This was not to be as he was medically discharged with a traumatic brain injury after only a short time. He then attended the University of South Carolina School of Law and graduated with honors. He returned to Greenville, SC, to practice general law in a solo practice for greater than 40 years. He also served as a volunteer at the local fire department.

He is survived by wife Marcia Sowell, brother Dick and spouse Susan and nephew Nick, brother Jimmie and spouse Sherri and nephews Kris and Keith, nieces Kacie Maria and Taylor, sister Kathy Lynn Sowell and spouse Gary Boyce. His parents, Jimmie and Marilyn Sowell, are deceased.

Visitations will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Palmetto Mortuary, 1017 Mauldin Rd., Greenville, SC, with services following at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital.

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Published by The Greenville News on Nov. 12, 2017.

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Darlene Wright

November 12, 2018

I am so said to know of Kenneth passing he was a good man and help me out a few times, he was a great lawyer and person. He surely is missed. May God watch over and keep his family in peace.

Tim Ellenburg

December 1, 2017

Ken was a good man. Im sure he is in a better place and may he Rest In Peace.

Frank & Angela Sewell

November 19, 2017

Our sympathies to the family. Kenny was a good friend and great lawyer he will be missed. Frank Sewell and family

Bill Clark

November 18, 2017

My condolences to Kenny's family. I have known Kenny for years. He was a good friend and he will be missed.
Bill Clark
122 Vista Dr.
Moore, SC 29369

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Sheila Rice

November 17, 2017

Marcia my deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your whole family. Ken was my attorney since I was 15yrs old and Im 50yrs old now. And Ken was heck of attorney he knew his job for sure..after this many yrs. Being around him he wasn't just attorney from time to time. My adviser ,friend and became family to us. I live in Constee" so hes been any of my family members attorney and friends here. So hes a part of this community to us. He will be truly missed for sure. I know hes not in pain anymore. But its definitely gonna seem weird him not being right down the road. Or being able to call his phone and him not answering it. BC that num has been the same since I was 15yrs old. Lol

Theresa & Bob Bruening

November 17, 2017

Marcia,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We thought Kenny was the nicest person when we met him and enjoyed his company so much that day ..thinking what a great partner he was going to make for you.
We are truly sorry and wish you are heartfelt sympathy. Sincerely, Bob & Theresa Bruening

Merrill Irey

November 16, 2017

So sorry to hear of Kenny passing on. My sincere condolence to his wife and family. He was the kind of guy who was there to lend a hand to anyone. Kenny went out of his way to help the little guy when he was down and in need. God rest his soul, and may we be able to cross paths again someday.

George Brock

November 13, 2017

He was a good friend for more than 40 years. I could always count on Kenny to be there when I needed to talk to a friend. He had a big heart and had a great sense of humor. I miss him already.

Cathrine Howard (Beard)

November 13, 2017

Ken was a wonderful man and friend of my parents. He's the first person I ever knew that sued Greenville county and won. Ken was a great lawyer too. He will be missed by many. My condolences to his family for the loss of such a amazing person. I have such warm, fond memories of Ken and will cherish them forever.

Linda Blanton Turner

November 13, 2017

Dickie I was so sorry to hear of Kenny's passing. I always thought both u and Kenny were so smart and from s very nice and hard working family. Thanks for asking me to sponsor u in Homecoming It was an honor. I remember your mom always shelling pecans at the basketball games. What s fine family. Our class heard of this when we got our phones back after being on a cruise for s week. About 20 attended including spouses. It was class of 65. I couldn't attend because I was in the hospital. Again I offer my condolences to u and your whole family.

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