James Edwin Sewell (1921 - 2010)

Born 12 Sep 1921 in Brundage, Texas

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Biography

Born 12 SEP 1921. Brundage, Texas. ^[1]

Died 15 FEB 2010. ^[2]

Buried Bunton Cem., Dale, Caldwell, Texas.

Note: #N5909. #N15738.

File Format: jpg. PX809 Everett Sewell's children. PHOTO SIZE 927.000000 668.000000. Format: jpg. OB285 James Sewell. PHOTO DOCUMENT.

Notes

Note N15738.

Sewell, James Edwin. 1

1930 United States Federal Census.

1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Residence.

Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.

2 citations provide evidence for Name, Birth.

U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

2 citations provide evidence for Name, Birth, Residence.

U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2.

4 citations provide evidence for Name, Birth, Residence.

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946.

1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Military, Residence.

U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current.

1 citation provides evidence for Name, Death, Birth.

Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012.

Note N5909.

http:/www.findagrave.com/cgi-binfg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=48411129 1

James Edwin Sewell.

Birth: 

Sep. 12, 1921.

Death: 

Feb. 15, 2010. 1

It is with great sorrow the family of James Edwin Sewell announces his passing on Feb. 15, 2010. 1

James was born Sept. 12, 1921, in Brundage, Texas, to Nancy Baker and Everett Sewell. He met Janelle Elliott in January 1939 and married her on Oct. 15, 1942. 1

He is survived by his wife, Janelle; daughter, Lillie Wendel, and husband, Elgin; son, Richard Sewell, and wife, Barbara. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Robert Wendel, Don Wendel and wife, Alexa, Beverly Foust and husband, Scott, and Gina Glass and husband, Shawn; and 11 great-grandchildren: Alicia, Chase, Hailey, Michaela, Dylan, Ashley, Brittany, William, Amber, Zachary and Tyler. 1 was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Floyd, JC and Everett. 1

James was a multi-talented individual earning his living by building bridges and homes. He made gunstocks that have found their way around the world. He joined the National Guard in Lockhart, Texas, on Nov. 25, 1940, and was the first person at Camp Bullis to be discharged under the point system May 12, 1945. He was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, EAME Campaign Ribbon with five Bronze Battle Stars, Purple Heart with two clusters, American Service Defense Metal, Good Conduct Metal, Texas Federal Service Metal. The 636th Tank Destroyer received many unit citations; he was a member of the 36th Division National Chapter and a life charter member of the San Antonio Chapter and 141st Infantry Division's 36th Chapter. 1 was also a member of the Baptist Church. 1

Graveside Services were scheduled at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at Bunton Cemetery with Bud Cheatham officiating. 1

In honor of James, pallbearers will include: Robert Wendel, Don Wendel, Shawn Glass, Scott Foust, Jimmy Sewell and Glen Brietzke. 1

Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan, Lockhart, Texas 78644. (512) 398-4791. .

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 Parents:

  Everett E. Sewell (1895 - 1938).

  Nancy Jane Baker Womack (1896 - 1976).

 Sibling:

  James Edwin Sewell (1921 - 2010).

  Everett Elisha Sewell (1923 - 1990)*.

*Calculated relationship. 1

Burial:

Bunton Cemetery.

Dale

Caldwell County.

Texas, USA.

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Created by: Sharon Rhoades.

Record added: Feb 21, 2010.

Find A Grave Memorial# 48411129.

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #S5727
2. ↑ Source: #S3666

• Source: S3304 Photo PX809, Children of Everett & Nancy Baker Sewell Sr. File Format: jpg PX809 Everett Sewell's children PHOTO DOCUMENT 6 JAN 2013
• Source: S3666 Obituary OB285, James Sewell File Format: jpg OB285 James Sewell PHOTO DOCUMENT 31 JUL 2012
• Source: S5727 Birth BC148, James Edwin Sewell File Format: jpg BC148 James Edwin Sewell PHOTO DOCUMENT 8 MAY 2014