Jerry Sowell

Jerrell “Jerry” Lee Sowell went to meet his Lord on February 3, 2025; he was 77 years old. Jerry was

born in Goose Creek, Texas to Files and Madelle Sowell of Deer Park, Texas who preceded him in death.

Jerry spent a portion of his life dealing with and working on old model cars and tractors;

International/Farmall being his tractor of choice. For both he was involved in clubs, shows and parades.

He enjoyed shooting his guns and built his own shooting range on his property and became an excellent

marksman. Jerry had an excellent memory with an avid love of reading. He had a wealth of knowledge

and information and was always willing to share or lend a helping hand for his car and tractor buddies.

He was a self-taught photographer who loved taking pictures in and around Mineola, Texas. He even

created his own dark room developing his own black and white film.

Jerry was a faithful member of First Christian Church and a dedicated adult Sunday school teacher. He

had a love of God and took such pride and care when studying the Bible and preparing his Sunday school

lessons.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Johnnie Ruth Sowell of Mineola, Texas; daughter Regina Gaye Colella

and husband David Michael Colella of Carrollton, Texas; son Nelson Brent Smart and wife Mindy

Andrews Smart of Arlington, Texas; and grandchildren Taylor Elizabeth Smart of Lewisville, Texas, and

Jackson Cooper Smart of Arlington, Texas.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Kindness Kottage in Mineola, Texas.

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