Sowers, Dennis Lee
November 26, 1946 - December 26, 2006
United States Department of Navy
Navy Petty Officer Third Class
Dennis Lee Sowers, 60, of Newport, passed away at 7:38 a.m. EST Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, at West Central Community Hospital in Clinton. He was born Nov. 26, 1946, in Judson, Ind., the son of Roscoe and Martha Jane Pearman Sowers.
Dennis Lee Sowers, 60, of Newport, passed away at 7:38 a.m. EST Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, at West Central Community Hospital in Clinton. He was born Nov. 26, 1946, in Judson, Ind., the son of Roscoe and Martha Jane Pearman Sowers.
He married Lucinda Jane Robertson on Oct. 14, 1967, in Newport. She survives. Other survivors include: a daughter, Tammy Lynn (Ryan) Irby of Georgetown, Ill.; two sons, Paul Terry (Jeanna) Sowers of Eugene and Todd Eric (Niki Pasley) Sowers of Westville, Ill.; his mother, Martha Jane Sowers of Newport; five grandchildren, Anthony James Sowers, Marguerite Jane Sowers, Addison Lynn Sowers, Makayla Peplow, Kendra Pasley and one soon to be grandchild; a brother, Clifford D. (Helen) Sowers of Newport.
He married Lucinda Jane Robertson on Oct. 14, 1967, in Newport. She survives. Other survivors include: a daughter, Tammy Lynn (Ryan) Irby of Georgetown, Ill.; two sons, Paul Terry (Jeanna) Sowers of Eugene and Todd Eric (Niki Pasley) Sowers of Westville, Ill.; his mother, Martha Jane Sowers of Newport; five grandchildren, Anthony James Sowers, Marguerite Jane Sowers, Addison Lynn Sowers, Makayla Peplow, Kendra Pasley and one soon to be grandchild; a brother, Clifford D. (Helen) Sowers of Newport.
He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Elsie Ann Allen.
He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Elsie Ann Allen.
Dennis worked at General Motors Foundry in Tilton, Ill., for 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving four years active duty and two years in reserves. He was a member of the American Legion in Indianapolis and a life member of the North American Fishing Club. He was currently serving on the Newport Town Board. Dennis was a 1965 graduate of North Vermillion High School. He attended the Newport Church of God. Dennis worked as a farm hand for most of his life. He enjoyed horse pulling, playing poker with his boys, softball and bowling. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family.
Dennis worked at General Motors Foundry in Tilton, Ill., for 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving four years active duty and two years in reserves. He was a member of the American Legion in Indianapolis and a life member of the North American Fishing Club. He was currently serving on the Newport Town Board. Dennis was a 1965 graduate of North Vermillion High School. He attended the Newport Church of God. Dennis worked as a farm hand for most of his life. He enjoyed horse pulling, playing poker with his boys, softball and bowling. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family.
Funeral services: 10 a.m. EST Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, at DeVerter Brothers Funeral Home in Cayuga; Officiating: Pastor Tony Taylor and Pastor John Hawkins; Burial: Thomas Cemetery in Newport with military graveside rites; Visitation: 4-8 p.m. EST Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at the funeral home. Condolences: www.deverterfuneralhome.com.
Funeral services: 10 a.m. EST Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, at DeVerter Brothers Funeral Home in Cayuga; Officiating: Pastor Tony Taylor and Pastor John Hawkins; Burial: Thomas Cemetery in Newport with military graveside rites; Visitation: 4-8 p.m. EST Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at the funeral home. Condolences: www.deverterfuneralhome.com.
