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2020
John Jewell Obituary
John "Bowie" Edward Jewell
June 24, 1955 - Nov. 28, 2020
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - Johnny was born June 24, 1955 in Tuscola, IL, the son of the late Earl Jewell and Irene (Owen) Jewell.
Survivors include three daughters: Jessica (James) Baker of Hindsboro, IL, Mandy Jewell of Litchfield, IL, and Rhea (Efrain) Montalvo of New Braunfels, TX and a son, Cody Jewell of Charleston, IL; three sisters: Rose (Don) Salter of Paris, IL, Anna Curry of Clinton, IN and Linda (Wayne) Study of Clinton, IN. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Anderson, and two brothers: Paul and Ronnie Jewell.
John leaves 10 grandchildren: Aaliyah Persson, Damien Hernandez, Elias Jewell, Yanamariz Montalvo, Angelina Montalvo, Kaiden Jewell, Ethan Montalvo, Waylon Baker, Tevin LeNard and Evan Jewell.
Johnny enjoyed the country life, hunting and fishing. He loved visiting with family and friends. He loved to make others laugh and was known for his jokes (dirty ones included).
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life this upcoming June, 2021; location to be arranged.
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Sue (Bottom) Scoggins
April 19, 2023
Johnny Jewel was a good guy, and he a good friend to me and my family years ago when we lived in Kansas. We all have only good and fun memories of him. My condolences to his kids and grandkids. RIP Johnny
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