Kenneth Ray Sowell

On a special day on November 7, 1958, God's image of Kenneth Ray Sowell became flesh. He was a welcomed addition to his loving brothers and sisters. Kenneth was affectionately known as "Kenneth Ray" by his family; "Ken Wood" by his close friends "Paw Paw Kenneth" by his grandchildren, and "Dad' by his daughter. Kenneth as a young child was outgoing and spontaneous. He was nurtured in a loving Christian home. Kenneth Ray dedicated his life to the Lord at an early age and was baptized at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor B.W. McWashington. He was a member of Greater St. Matthews Church Hitchcock, TX under the pastoral leadership of Rev. William L. Randall, Jr. and attended To God Be The Glory Ministries, La Marque, TX. Kenneth was educated in La Marque Independent School District. He was an entrepreneur and he had a strong work ethic. Kenneth was the "Jack of all Trades" and an excellent painter. If it was broken, Kenneth could fix it! He was always available to lend a helping hand. Most importantly he knew the Lord, the Word of God, and he had a relationship with Him. November 8, 2013, Kenneth Ray "Ken Wood" Sowell left his earthly life and began his new life with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Sowell, his grandmother, Leola Ellis, his step father, J. Dean Smith, and a Godson, Thomas Samuel Jr. Left to celebrate his life is his daughter, Kenya Dozier (Roderick); his mother, Ester Smith; his brothers and sisters, Vincent "Pee Wee" Burnett (Loretta), Gwendolyn Faye Urps (Albert), Oseeg Sowell Jr. (Rose), Elaine Booth (Clyde), Timothy Wayne Parker (Yvonne), and Rev Michael Parker; his grandchildren, Khayla, Kaiden, Roderick "Kameron", Karter, and Isaiah "Karson"; his Godson, Albert Urps III (Jacinta); the mother of his daughter, Mashell Johns; special friends, Elton Lynn Mc Cray (Glenda), Anthony Collins, Gayla Davis and Ann Mc Dowell; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.