03/16/2024
Marvin Odis Sowell, 74, of Center, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Houston.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 18, 2024, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Todd Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow at Sowell Cemetery in San Augustine.
Born August 7, 1949, in San Augustine, Marvin is the son of Ellis Marvin “Cooter” Sowell and Lessie Beatrice Moore Sowell. He graduated from Hemphill ISD and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps. Marvin worked for Lufkin Industries, retiring after 20 years. He became self-employed until he began having heart failure.
He is survived by:
Wife, Brenda Fay Brittain Sowell
Children:
Sandy Renea Sowell Mitchell and husband Curtis of Mauriceville, Texas
Michael Shane Sowell and wife Pam of Center, Texas
Lucas Cade Sowell of Nacogdoches, Texas
Grandchildren:
Tina Sowell Smith and husband Joshua
Tommy Byers
Bradley Byers
Michael Sowell
Ashley Sowell
Naomie Journey and husband James
Jake Mitchell and Kalie Richard
Shae Mitchell
Jadyn Prosser
Cierra Prosser
Numerous great-grandkids
Daughter-in-law, Cryssy Williams
Stepson, John Howard Prosser
Siblings:
Sharon Renea Sowell Barnett
Barbara Marie Sowell Emmerson
Johnny Mae Sowell
Jessie Bosquez
Frank Moris Bennett Phillips
Brother-in-law, John Brittain and wife Ann of Lufkin
Sister-in-law, Gayla Sowell of Ore City
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his son, Randy Ray Sowell; parents, Ellis Marvin “Cooter” Sowell and Lessie Beatrice Moore Sowell; brother, Richard Lee Sowell, Isaac Lynn Sowell, and Darryl Alton Sowell.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Byers, Bradley Byers, Michael Sowell, Chase Hutto, Jake Mitchell, and Josh Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Wilton Parks, Zack Warr and Bill Cook.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.
