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William Sowders Obituary
Knoxville, TN
William Sowders, 80 years old passed away January 17, 2016, surrounded by his family as he went to be with the Lord. A US Army veteran. A loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle that touched the lives of so many people.
Preceded in death by his parents E and Bessie Sowders; brothers Bob (Ruth) Sowders, Buster (Sue) Sowders, Mack (Geneva) Sowders; brothers in law Donald Raby, Sr. and Kenneth Key; his sister Edna (John) Axley. He leaves behind his wife of 30 years Gloria Conner and loving children Cheryl (Kevin) Thompson, Gary Sowders, Patrick (Kim) Sowders and Lisa (Gary) Hobbs; light of his life grandchildren: Kasey (Jessica) Thompson, Jesse Thompson, Lindsey (Brennan) Boling, Tyler (Samantha) Thompson, Colt Sowders, Logan Sowders, and Brooke Hobbs. His greatest blessings great grandchildren: Tommy Thompson, Tyler Thompson, Trey Thompson, Hadley Thompson, Hayden Thompson and Nova Sowders; sisters Ethel Key, Mable (Kermit) Wheat, Geneva Raby, Anne Sowders and Margaret Bidwell. He has many loving and wonderful nephews and nieces.
Receiving of friends 6:00-7:30pm Friday with service to follow at Grassy Valley Baptist Church 10637 Kingston Pike. Arrangements by East Tennessee Mortuary Service.
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calvin wheat
January 23, 2016
bless you
Calvin Wheat & Family
Deborah Belford
January 22, 2016
Love and prays to you and your family. I will keep you close to my heart.
Cyndy Atkins
January 21, 2016
My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to my Sister (not by birth) Cheryl and the rest of her wonderful, fun, extremely entertaining family! I love you all and pray for comfort and healing!
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