Obituaries:  Rotheria Sowell, Jr., Sabine Parish       S-400
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 3, 1980
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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PFC Rotheria Sowell, Jr. (photo)

  PFC Rotheria Sowell Jr., 21, of Many, was killed, following a
scuffle with civilians at Fort Hood, Tex., early Sunday morning,
June 22.

  According to a family spokesman, the local soldier, and several
buddies had attended a party, when they were approached by
several civilians. The scuffle ensued, and Sowell was stabbed
once, resulting in his death.

  He was the son of Hazel Sowell and Rotheria Sowell Sr., both of
Many.

  Following graduation from Many High in 1977, where he was a
member of the Tiger basketball team, Sowell enlisted in the
United States Army.

  Funeral services for the serviceman were held Saturday, June 28,
at 1 p.m., at the New Jerusalem Baptist Church. The funeral
oration was delivered by the Rev. Willie Thrash.

  Serving as pallbearers were members of the Fort Polk Honor
Guard.

  Interment was in the church cemetery, under the direction of the
Thomas Mortuary.

  Survivors of the soldier, other than his parents, are his widow,
Mrs. Dorothy Calvin Sowell of Natchitoches; three brothers,
Michael Sowell, Andrew Sowell, and Ricky Sowell, all of Many; his
grandmother, Mrs. Ellie Hamilton of Many; his grandfather, Mr.
Amarshall Sowell of Robeline; 12 aunts; 8 uncles; and a host of
cousins and friends.