He is preceded in death by his dad, Leroy Sowder; mom, Lillian Sowder; son, R.J. Sowder; brother, Lee Sowder; and Sister, Linda Frizzell.
James leaves behind his Significant other, Sarah Barnes; their dog Cocco; daughter, Shawna Sowder Clark (Jeff); son, James Sowder Jr.; sister Shirly Bruce; brothers, Dale Sowder, (Marie), Tony Sowder (Cathy), Steve Sowder; grandchildren, Lilly Cummins, And Isabelle Clark.
James also leaves his great grand-dog Olive, and many nieces, nephews, and lot of friends.
A memorial service for James will be held Saturday 16th at 6:00pm at Advantage funeral home (10907 Dixie highway). Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00pm until service time at the funeral home.