Nelson Jones Sowers

Mr. Nelson Jones Sowers, age 87 of Stuart, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026 at his home. He was born in Carroll County on May 7, 1939, to the late Cana Nelson Sowers and Sena Worrell Sowers. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sowers was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Nelson Sowers; three sisters, Norma Sowers, Jessie Puckett and Joann Combs; a brother, Manuel Sowers; and four half siblings, Iris Critz, Gene Culledge, Mavis Meredith, and Bill Sowers. He faithfully served in the United States Army Reserves. He was a member of the Virginia American Legion Post#141 in Richmond, Virginia, a lifetime member of the Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department with over 50 years of service and a lifetime member of Horsepasture Volunteer Rescue Squad with over 20 years of service. He retired from DuPont and later worked at the Blue Ridge Airport in Spencer. Nelson was a private pilot and enjoyed flying. He was a member Worrell Memorial Primitive Baptist Church and attended Patrick Springs Christian Church.