Mr. Kenneth Lewis Sewell

Mr. Kenneth Lewis Sewell, age 95, of Toccoa passed away Sunday, March 17,2024 at his home.  He was born on March 5,1929 to P.J. and Inez Smith Sewell.

He grew up in Lavonia, GA and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict.  He moved to Toccoa and established Sewell Furniture and Appliance Company.  He and his wife, Mary Jo, remained in business for 32 years.  Kenneth was a graduate of the Lavonia High School Class of 1947 and Piedmont College.

Kenneth was a very active member of Ebenezer Baptist Church for 71 years.  He was a deacon, trustee, choir member, and served on various committees at EBC.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, siblings – Edwin, Raymond, Ralph, Hubert, David, Stewart and Helene, and by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Jo.

He is survived by sister Winona Sewell.  Additionally, his daughters, Rebecca Smith and husband Johnny, Connie Poole, Anita Golub, and Denise Lathan and husband Doodle.  Also, his grandchildren, Lauren and Melvin Chu, Lindsey Smith, Katie Poole, Mary Beth and Dustin Pizango, Josh and Annie Golub, Ryan Golub, Megan and Casey Chambers, Tyler and Jordan Isbell.  Great-grandchildren, Norah Chu, Grant Chambers, Ethan
Chambers, Cayce Golub and Finley Isbell.  Step-grandchildren, Tina Lathan, Vanessa and Crayton Gaines, Stephanie and Jason Lewallen and Melissa Lathan.

Funeral services will be held at eleven o’clock Friday, March 22,2024 at Ebenezer Baptist Church with the Rev. Andy Childs and Dr. Fred Lodge officiating.  Burial will follow at Stephens Memorial Gardens with Dr. Jamie Smith presiding.

Military Honors will be provided by the United States Army and the Toccoa VFW Post 4346.

The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers – Brad Whitfield, Wes Whitfield, Kevin Moore, Jimmy Jones, Russ Reille, Wayne Harlow.  Bobby Jordan, Terrell Mitchell and Ray Whiten will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Visitation for family and friends will be at Whitlock Mortuary from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Thursday, March 21,2024.

Memorial donations may be made to the Ebenezer Missions Fund, c/o Ebenezer Baptist Church, 49 Rose Lane, Toccoa, GA  30577.

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