James H. Sowers, 67, of Alum Creek, died Monday, May 24, 2004 at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness.
He was retired from Mountaineer Enterprises with 16 years of service, was a member of the United Steelworkers loca114614 and also was a member of LU.O.C. local no. 132. James served over seas with the United States Air Force.
He is survived by his wife and best friend of 48 years, Evelyn; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy Jeff Miller, Stacy and Trent Miller; one son and daughter-in-law, Noia and Debbie Burgess; five grandchildren, Tiffany, Michele, Megan, April and Sara; two great grandchildren, James and Noia; three sisters, Margaret Dent, Elizabeth Arbaugh, and Janet Searls.
Services will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 27, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Paul Cogar officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Thursday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.