Joe was born on July 26, 1941 in Baltimore, Maryland to Thomas and Clara Sowa the fifth of six sons.
Joe Proudly served in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, LA. After serving his country, Joe worked at Gould Battery and later retired from General Motors in 2006. Joe was of the Baptist faith.
Joe is survived by Betty Chaddick Sowa, his wife of 57 years, brother Richie and wife Linda; sister-in-law Cora and husband Richard Auchard, sister-in-law Marjorie Chaddick, and numerous nephews, nieces, and friends.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, four sisters-in-law, one nephew, one niece, and brother-in-law Claude Chaddick.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 6, 2019 from 10:00am-12:00pm at Centuries Memorial located at 8801 Mansfield Road in Shreveport, LA. Graveside service will be at 1:00pm at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, LA with Reverend Michael Pedroza officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Shreveport Rescue Mission, Salvation Army, Northwest Louisiana Food Bank or charity of your choice.
