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Van Buren Sowell

25 January, 1949 – 7 October, 2020
IN THE CARE OF

Radney Funeral Home - Mobile

Van Buren Sowell, age 71, of Satsuma, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Van was born January 25, 1949, in Mobile, Alabama to Lizzy Estelle Odom Sowell and Burie Woodrow Sowell.

Van is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Sowell; children, Robin Sowell (Manuel Barrera), Jacob Sowell, and Matthew Sowell; brothers, Paul Sowell and Terry Sowell (Susan); grandchild, Brittany Powell (Zach); and great-grandchild, Scarlett Powell.

Van was preceded in death by a son, Van Sowell, Jr.; father, Burie Woodrow Sowell, and mother, Lizzy Estelle Odom Sowell.

A Visitation for Van will be held Friday, October 16, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home, 1200 Industrial Pkwy, Saraland, Alabama 36571.

A Graveside Service will occur Friday, October 16, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 34904 State Hwy 225, Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527 followed by interment.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com for the Sowell family.

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FAMILY

Linda SowellWife of 41 years

Robin Sowell (Manuel Barrera), Jacob Sowell, and Matthew SowellChildren

Paul Sowell and Terry Sowell (Susan)Brothers

Brittany Powell (Zach)Grandchild

Scarlett PowellGreat-grandchild

Burie Woodrow SowellFather (deceased)

Lizzy Estelle Odom SowellMother (deceased)

Van Sowell, Jr.Son (deceased)

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