After a protracted battle with cancer, Philip E. Sowell died in his home surrounded by his loving family December 24, 2016 in Cherry Log, Georgia. He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife, Sandy Sowell, his son Greg Sowell, brothers James, Elmo and Bob. Phil was born February 14, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia to William and Mary Sowell who predeceased him. Phil was a driven professional who was in the forefront in software design for niche markets. After his company was sold Phil moved to the mountains and enjoyed all his many projects and walking in the mountains he loved. Phil was a brave iron-willed man who was called a warrior by his loving son, Greg. His bravery in battling his terrible disease was awe inspiring. We all should wish to be as brave as he.

Memorial services will be conducted on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. from the Akins Funeral Home Chapel of Blue Ridge. Rev. Randy Hughes will officiate. The family will visit with friends at the funeral home on Thursday Afternoon from 3:00 p.m. until the funeral hour. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society C/O Vicki Whittenbarger, 101 Riverstone Vista Suite 102, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 or online at www.cancer.org. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements.