Joshua Sowders, 43, the son of Larry Sowders and the late Jewel (Jones) Broadhurst, was born August 29, 1977 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in Louisville at Norton Hospital.
He was a former factory worker and was of the Christian Faith. Joshua loved his family and friends, but most of all, his kids. He enjoyed fishing and helping those in need.
Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by a son, Jaxson Sowders.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Shawn (Akin) Sowders of Campbellsville, KY
Father & step-mother: Larry and Cathy Sowders of New Albany, IN
3 children: Nathan Sowders, Kai Sowders and Joshua Sowders, Jr, all of Campbellsville, KY
1 brother and 3 sisters: Todd Sowders and wife Kim of Louisville, KY; Kim Schmidt and husband Alfred of Starlight, IN; Dawn Baise and husband Tony of Madison, WI; and Jewel Jones and husband Ruben Southern of Jeffersonville, IN
Grandmother: Mary Jones of Campbellsville, KY
Mother-in-law: Angie Akin of Campbellsville, KY
Father-in-law: Larry Akin of Campbellsville, KY
Sister-in-law: Tracy Montgomery of Campbellsville, KY
A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends
Funeral Service: Monday, January 25, 2021 at 1:00pmET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home
Wald-Thru Visitation: Monday beginning at 10:00amET until time for the service
MASKS ARE REQUIRED!
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund which can be made at the funeral home.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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