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Delbert (Del) Dwayne Sowders, 89, of Shreveport, LA passed away on February 16, 2023 after a sudden illness.
Del was born in Wichita, KS on January 15, 1934. He graduated from Wichita High School and continued on to receive a degree in Physics at TCU.
Del worked at the Boeing Company, Convair and General Dynamics as a draftsman for the Armament Team. He worked on the B52, B58 and F111 program. He sold sporting equipment for Evans Sporting Goods and taught at Grawood Christian School, Evangel Christian Academy and Calvary Baptist Academy. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, fishing, playing golf, feeding the birds and deer that visited his back yard and cooking.
He was married to his wife, Hazel, on November 25, 1983. They were married 39 years.
Del is survived by his wife, Hazel; son, Rick Sowders and wife, Delinda; daughters, Karen Sowders and Susan Sowders; grandchildren, Stephanie Evans, Christi Sowders, Suzanne Sowders; great-grandchildren, Trey, Avery, Hayes and Charlee and many nieces and nephews.
Del is preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Bonnie Sowders, his brothers, Glenn Sowders Jr, Jack Sowders and Roger Sowders.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV
Officiating: Pastor Mel Campbell, Frierson Baptist Church
Honoring Del as pallbearers will be Willis Sturdivant, Travis Sturdivant, Forrest Sturdivant, Phillip Sturdivant, Richard Wynne and Burt Grubbs.
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LeesaSitter
February 11, 2024
Your memory lives on.Prayers surrounding Hazel and family.God Bless, Leesa Sitter
Rob and Joyce Delauder
February 20, 2023
Rob and I are so very sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family.
Deborah Turner
February 20, 2023
Hazel, my heart goes out to you. Have comfort in knowing Del is with God and remember all the precious memories.
Robin Anderson
February 19, 2023
Hazel, thank you for caring for UNCLE DD. He was the cutest and funniest of the uncles. He reminded me most of Grandma. Please please if you need anything let one of us know. I could tell you loved him and he loved you! Robin (Jack's daughter)
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Leesa Sitter
February 19, 2023
Our prayers are with you Hazel and to each of the family who
loved Del so much.Go rest high upon that mountain Del.Prayers covering now and next.
Leesa Sitter
Leesa Sitter
February 19, 2023
Our prayers of comfort and peace are surrounding you Hazel and to each of the family who loved Del so much. Go rest high on that mountain Del. Prayers covering now and next.Leesa Sitter
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