Robert James Sowers, age 75, of Clarkesville, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
Born on September 1, 1949, in Lewes Delaware, he was a son of the late Charles and Dorothy Bernzott Sowers. Mr. Sowers was a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a Medic in Vietnam. He was retired from Ryland Homes and was a member of Hazel Creek Baptist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and playing cards.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Louis Sowers, and Vernon Sowers; sister, Linda Armstrong.
Survivors include loving wife of 46 years, Deborah Sowers of Clarkesville; sons and daughter-in-law, Rob Sowers and Ron Sowers (Stacey) all of Delaware; Brittan Sowers of Clarkesville; daughters and son-in-law, Kathie Blackwell of Toccoa, and Brenda and Chris Falck of Cornelia; grandchildren, Shaina Blackwell, Missy Blackwell, Jay Sertain, and Evan Sowers; great-grandchildren, Keithlynn, Aurora, Gus, Kellum, Tinsley, Lamoura, Carleigh, and Leah; brother, Richie Sowers of Baltimore, Maryland; sisters and brothers-in-law, Patricia Leavitt of Florida, Vera Yarbrough (Rick) of Flowery Branch, Donna Barrett (Dan) of Hiawassee, and Carol McColligan (Dan) of Maryland; special niece, Koren “Korn” Blythe; loving neighbors, Mark, Paula, Gunner, and Reece Bailey.
Funeral services are at 11 am on Monday, September 23, 2024, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart, with Rev. Trent Smith and Mr. Rick Yarbrough officiating. The Grant-Reeves Veterans Honor Guard will provide military honors.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the service hour on Monday, September 23, 2024.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
