Pershing Lafayette Sowell

August 20, 2015

Pershing Lafayette Sowell, 93, of Mobile, and formerly of Atmore, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, in Mobile. He was born on October 14, 1921, in Red Level, AL to the late John Oliver and Dovie Howell Sowell. He was a member of the First Assembly of God of Atmore and presently attended Gospel Lighthouse in Mobile. He was a member of Good Sam’s of Mobile Road Runner. He was retired from Mobile Marine Bulk and Handling.

He is survived by his wife, Christine Sanspree Sowell; daughters, Gloria Goodman and Annette (Gary) Odem all of Mobile; son, Virgil (Dawn) Sowell of Mobile; step-daughters, Sheila (Rev. Randy) Hogan and Sandra (David) Cottrell; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Friday, August 21, 2015, at 11 a.m. from the First Assembly of God of Atmore with Bro. Don Davis and Bro. Kenneth Odom officiating.

Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. from Pine Crest Cemetery on Dauphin Island Parkway in Mobile.

Pallbearers will be members of Atmore First Assembly of God Monday Night Prayer Meeting Group.

Visitation will be held Friday, August 21, 2015, from 10 a.m. until service time the First Assembly of God.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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