Edward Eugene Sewell, 85, of Summerville, Georgia, died on Monday, November 17, 2014 at his home.
Mr. Sewell was born June 8, 1929 in Menlo, Ga., the son of the late Johnny Sewell, Sr. and Mamie Knox Sewell. He was retired from Cornet Carpet Mill. Mr. Sewell was a lifelong member of St. Thomas Baptist Church in Menlo, Ga., where he served as a deacon.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Johnson Sewell; sisters, Lorene Rush and Canary Hubbard; brothers, Jessie Sewell, Chestley Sewell, Sr., and Johnny Sewell, Jr.
Mr. Sewell leaves behind a devoted, loving cousin, Sheraldine (James) Miller; cousin, Bobby Martin; nephews, Theron Finley, Pastor Andre Finley, Eugene Rush, Chuck Hubbard, Gregory Sewell, and Chestley Sewell; niece, Gwendolyn Ruffin; sister-in-law, Hazel (Mark) Price; sisters-in-law, Mary Johnson and Carol Johnson; brother-in-law, Rufus (Annie) Johnson; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Andre Finley officiating. Burial will be in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Mr. Sewell will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. on Friday.