Nelson Jones Sowers Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Nelson Jones Sowers of Stuart, Virginia is shared. Nelson, born on May 7, 1939, passed away on October 12, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nelson Jones Sowers to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cana Nelson Sowers and Sena Worrell Sowers; his son Jerry Nelson Sowers; and his siblings, Norma Sowers, Jessie Puckett, Joann Combs, Manuel Sowers, Iris Critz, Gene Culledge, Mavis Meredith and Bill Sowers.
He is survived by: his wife Hortense Chaney Sowers; his children, Carl Sowers (Penny) and Anita Sowers Grigg (Brian); his grandchildren, Caleb Sowers and Victoria Sowers; his sister Nora Alice Martin; and his sister-in-law Ann Sowers. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Moody Funeral Services (202 W Blue Ridge St, Stuart, VA 24171). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department, 17815 A.L. Philpott Hwy., Ridgeway, Virginia 24148 or to the Horsepasture Volunteer Rescue Squad, 18287 A.L. Philpott Hwy., Ridgeway, Virginia 24148.
