Sylvester Sowell

Sylvester Sowell transitioned to his heavenly home on January 23, 2019. He was born July 22,1934 in Athens, Alabama as the only child of Louis and Mary Sowell. When Sylvester was two years old the family moved to Cincinnati Ohio, where he grew up and received his education in the Cincinnati public schools, graduating from Woodward High School in 1952. Sylvester continued his education at The Ohio State University, where he met, fell in love with and later married, Christine Viola Cunningham on July 21, 1956. They shared over 60 wonderful years together in marriage. Sylvester served two years in the United States Army Chemical Corp. After his honorable discharge, he began a very fulfilling and self-rewarding career with Battelle Memorial Institute. During his thirty-four years of service at Battelle, he was a major contributor to three U.S. Patents and received numerous awards for his expertise in polymer synthesis and biodegradable technology. After retirement from Battelle, Sylvester worked part time at Maryhaven Drug and Alcohol Addiction Center. Sylvester was first and foremost a family man. He was a devoted husband and a devoted father to children Darlene and Kevin. Sylvester is preceded in death by his loving wife Christine and his parents. He is survived by daughter Darlene Sowell; son Kevin (Terrie) Sowell; granddaughter Lauren (Jarrett) Tufts; grandson Vincent Sowell; great-grandsons Jaxon and Jarrett Tufts Jr.; daughter-in-law Vanessa Sowell; and a host of cousins, extended family, and friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Second Baptist Church, 186 N.17th St. Columbus, Ohio 43203.