R. D. Sewell, age 76, of Hosford passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 in Blountstown. Born in Kinard, October 9, 1940, R. D. was the son of the late Lark and Annie (Osborne) Sewell. He was a saw mill operator and was a member of Mt. Zion United Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was an avid fisherman.
In addition to his parents, Lark and Annie Sewell, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Elliott) Sewell; five brothers, A. L., Albert, Hilton, Clarence, and Curtis Sewell; and two sisters, Myrtle Pitts and Ruby White.
Survivors include three sons, Robert Dowdy and his wife, Connie of Hosford, Gregory Lee Sewell of Louisiana, and Michael David Sewell of Hosford; two daughters, Marie Sewell of Hosford and Linda Landrum and her husband, Grant of Blountstown; nine grandchildren; and one sister, Mable Burke of Hosford.
Services were held on November 20, at 2:00 p.m. ET at Mt. Zion United Pentecostal Holiness Church with Reverend Buddy Elkins officiating. Interment followed in Sanders Cemetery in Hosford.
Adams Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Phone is 674-5449 and you may offer the family condolences at adamsfh.com.
