James Sowers
Age - 64
November 17, 2023
James Michael Sowers "Mike", 64, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, passed away on November 13, 2023, with his wife by his side. He was born on February 1, 1959 in Alexandria, VA to the late Milton F. Sowers, Sr. and Frances A. (Nixon) Sowers.
Mike graduated from Brentsville High School in 1978, where he exceled in baseball and basketball. He then went on to have a lasting career in Management and Courier Services.
He thoroughly enjoyed being with his family, playing with his grandchildren, golfing, bowling, watching sports, and having family cookouts. He also always looked forward to the family's annual beach vacations.
Mike was a devoted father and pop-pop who always filled the room with laughter. He had a beautiful, goofy soul that left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He never hesitated to offer a helping hand, give advice or offer a corny joke when needed. He was a die-hard Redskins fan that always enjoyed yelling at the tv screen and taking a shot of Jack Daniels with his children when they won.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his two brothers, Milton Sowers, Jr. and Sammy Sowers.
Mike was the beloved husband of Donna Sowers, loving and devoted father of Elizabeth DeLeon and her husband Brandon, Jonathan Sowers and his wife Megan, Ashley Haynes and her husband Josh, Brooke Sowers and her boyfriend Austin, proud grandfather of Layla, Briella, Graham, Abby, Stella, and expected granddaughter Zilyana, brother of Tom Sowers, Robbie Sowers , Angie Scott, Liz Porter , Debbie Painter, Dee Lilly and Brenda Elmore.
Family and friends are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life Service on December 9th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Bedington Fire Department, 775 Bedington Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25404, His family will be wearing redskins gear in his honor, please feel free to do the same. Online condolences may be made at www. potomaccremation. com.Show more