Steve Sowders

February 28, 1964 - January 28, 2022

Steve Sowders, 57, of Caldwell passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Burleson St. Joseph Manor in Caldwell. He was born on February 28, 1964 to Gerald Edward and Shirley May (Thornton) Sowders in Sacramento, CA. He worked in construction, mostly remodeling homes. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in College Station. He was a loving father, extremely giving, and always willing to help. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, and all things sports. In August of 2011, he was diagnosed with ALS and was given 3-5 years to live, he survived 10 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Shirley Sowders; younger brother, Ricky Lynn Sowders; grandparents, Edward and Louise Sowders, and Odell and Ollie Thornton; and an uncle, Bobby Sowders. Steve is survived by his daughter, Morgan Sowders; son, Conner Sowders; brothers, Danny Sowders and wife Vicki of Henderson, Ronnie Sowders and wife Charla of Cameron; Jerry Sowders of Hearne, Robert Sowders and fiancé Robin of Sugarland, and Kevin Sowders of San Marcos; sister, Cathy Westbrook and husband Karl of Milano; his favorite uncle, Don; aunt, Jennie Sowders; cousins, Candy, Tracy, and Dawn, all from Georgia; and many nephews and nieces. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Chaplin Heidi Dixon officiating. Burial will be in Milano Cemetery in Milano. Serving as pallbearers are Danny Sowders, Ronnie Sowders, Jerry Sowders, Robert Sowders, Karl Westbrook, and Kevin Sowders. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to the ALS Association at www.ALS.org or by mail at The ALS Association, PO Box 37022 Boone, IA 50037-0022.