Charles R. Sewell

Graveside services for Charles R. Sewell, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday May, 20, 2017 at Our Lady of the Desert, All Faiths Memorial Garden. Arrangements are under the direction of Brings Broadway Chapel, Tucson, Arizona. Charles was born on February 7, 1927 in Malvern, AR to Charles L. Sewell and Elizabeth Robertson Sewell. As a man of deep faith, God brought him home on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Charles is survived by his wife of 31 years, Louise Thornton Sewell. Additionally, he is survived by: his son Michael Sewell and wife Leticia; his daughters, Beth Sewell Goad and Ginger Worthington; his daughter in law Lisa Sewell; his grandchildren Charlie and wife Tiffany, Rocky and wife Lisa, Jeremy, Mike and wife Krissi, Shasta, Maggie, Chase, Beccah, Sedona, Paige, Lety; 8 great grandchildren; his nephew Jennings Sewell; his special caregiver Margaret Harris; his precious pup Sam. Charles was preceded in death by his first wife of 32 years, Margaret Wilson Sewell; his son Charles W. Sewell (Scudder); his brother William Dow Sewell. Charles gave his heart to God, family and country. His greatest joy came from telling stories of his many life adventures, taking pictures of flowers, sunsets, and family, and sharing his love of geology. He owned and operated Sewell Mineral Exploration and traveled the world on what he described as "adventures". Charles served in the Navy during WWII and Korean wars. He was a founding member of the Mining Club of the Southwest, the Desert Garden Cumberland Presbyterian church, an elder in First Presbyterian Church, a member of the A.I.M.E., founder of the "Hooters Geological Club" in Tucson and a Mason with the Rockport Lodge #58 in Arkansas. In Lieu of flowers please send memorial to First Presbyterian Church, 129 College Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482. An informal morning gathering will be held Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Saguaro Buttes Community Church located at 5825 South Old Spanish Trail.