Sonny

Jewell

Sonny Jewell age 78 died Saturday, June 9, 2018.

He was born October 28, 1939 in Lucas County, Ohio the son of the late William M. and Marjorie (Sharp) Jewell. On February 13, 1957 he married Lorna (Carman) Jewell, who survives.  He was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Grover Hill, and was a plasterer and carpenter most of his life.   His passion was Rainbow Ministries Food Bank and Community Dinners; flea markets and auctions; watching basketball; and his family.

He is also survived by his children: Larry (Shelly), Ronnie (Dianna), Christine (Randi) Bidlack, Tammy (Ted) Gandy, Kenny (Lisa), Rick (Amanda), and Russ (Vanessa); 24 grandkids; 20 great grandkids; and siblings:  Everett (Sol) Kitty (Tom) Haulk, Eve (Don) Mercer, Jessie (Danny) Chesbro, George (Toni) Searfoss, and Eddie Knuth.

He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Renee; brothers, Ward, Bob, Ernie, Charles and Billy; and sisters, Diane Jewell, Darlene Doster, Helen Richardson, Jackie Jewell, and Jilda Searfoss.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 AM Friday, June 15 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Grover Hill with Pastor David Prior officiating. Burial will follow in Auglaize Chapel Cemetery, Oakwood.

Visitation will be Thursday 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 PM June 14 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding. There will also visitation at the church on Friday from 10:30 AM until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations made to Rainbow Ministries Food Pantry, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.