James was member of the First Baptist Church of Wahneta and he loved the work he did as a tire salesman for many years.
James is survived by his wife, Margie Sowell; son Michael (Doug) and Glenda Sowell Winter Haven, FL; son James (Jimmy) Sowell, Winter Haven, FL; and son Dudley (Neal) Sowell Winter Haven, FL.
A visitation for James will be held Wednesday, September 5, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Auburndale, Florida. A funeral service will occur Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 10:00 AM, Auburndale, Florida. A burial will follow at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens, Auburndale, Florida.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ottlaughlinfuneralhome.com for the Sowell family.