Charles Sewell

Mr. Charles Sewell, age 89, of Covington passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023. He was born July 30, 1934 in Cumming to Clarence and Lou Emma Sewell who have preceded him in death.  At an early age the Sewell family moved to Mansfield where Mr. Sewell grew up and graduated from Newton County High School.  He worked for John H. Harland Company as a printer and a warehouse manager, his career spanned over 40 years.  Mr. Sewell enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, gospel singing, working with his son landscaping, spending time with his grandchildren, and staying in touch with friends and family with his regular telephone calls.  He was a longtime member of High Point Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon.  Along with his parents Mr. Sewell was preceded in death by his brother Harold Lamar Sewell and his sister Loyce Cape.

Mr. Sewell is survived by his wife Loretta Sewell; his children Carmen Boyce (Chris) of Tampa, Florida, Martha Bishop (Jeff) of Covington, and Mathew Sewell (Melissa) also of Covington; his grandchildren Caleb, Macy, Joey, Sarah, Hunter, Lydia, Will, Josh, and Claire; his brother Jackie Sewell (Jessie) of Newborn; his sister-in-law Sharron Sewell; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and many close friends. 

Funeral service for Mr. Sewell will be held at 11 o’clock Saturday, November 11, 2023 at High Point Baptist Church with Pastor Steven Adams officiating.  Interment will follow at 4 o’clock Saturday afternoon at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 5210 Pisgah Road, Cumming, GA 30028.  The family will receive friends at J.C Harwell and Son Funeral Home from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, November 10, 2023.  J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral Home has been entrusted with these arrangements.

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