Obituary of Stephen L. Sowders

LeesvilleStephen L. Sowders, 64, Leesville, passed away at 6:24 A.M. on Saturday, November 19th at the Bloomington Hospital. Born on March 28, 1947 in Lawrence County, IN, he was the son of Delmar Sowders and O. Kathleen (Morrow) Sowders. Stephen was a restaurant owner, member of the I.C. Mission Church and Masonic Lodge and Shriner. He married Mary E. Keel on May 20, 1975 and she survives. Surviving in addition to his wife, Mary of Leesville are one son, S. Brett Sowders and his wife, Ginger A. of Heltonville; one daughter, Ginger Harrington and husband, Jesse; one granddaughter, Shelby Sowders of Heltonville; two step granddaughters, Jessalyn and Emily Harrington; three brothers, Larry, Brad and Scott Sowders and one sister, Rheadawn Inman. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Norma Bridwell and Pat Hamilton. Funeral Information Memorial services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 26 from the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Dennis Temple officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 26th from noon until the service hour. Following the service, from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M., family and friends are invited to a dinner at the community center in Leesville. Donations Information In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the I.C. Mission Church of Medora c/o Charlotte Brewer, 10935 W. Co. Road 675 S., Medora, IN 47260.