Ernest Eugene Sowell

1952 - 2015

Ernest Eugene Sowell obituary, 1952-2015, Contra Costa, CA

Ernest Eugene Sowell

1952 - 2015

BORN

1952

DIED

2015

Ernest Sowell Obituary

Published by Contra Costa Times on Jun. 14, 2015.
Ernest Eugene Sowell
Dec. 9, 1952 ~ Apr. 11, 2015
Resident of El Sobrante
In Loving Memory
Husband of Carol son of Ernest, Kathy & Jenene. Brother of Keenan, Karen, Christine and Charlie. Uncle of Jacob, Nicholas, Samantha, Shannon, Nicki, Daniell, Kristen & Lindsey.
Born in Berkeley, Eugene was a lifelong resident of the East Bay who spent time with his extended family in Nevada County. Eugene was a man who worked hard, cared deeply and, gave his best for family and friends. He was an avid fisherman and Oakland Raiders fan.
Eugene met his health challenges with a strength that was an inspiration for those who were his witnesses. A friend of many, he died peacefully, surrounded by family and entered into the presence of his God on April 11th.
Private services were held.

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