Kary L. "Butch" Sowels, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 23, 1953 in Pontiac, MI to Orval Alfred and Caroline Eleanor (Burnell) Sowels. Kary graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1971. He attended Oakland County Community College and Ferris State University.

Kary married the love of his life Christine K. Conley. They met on a school bus in high school and he always said it was just like how Forrest Gump met his Jenny. They spent their entire life perfecting their relationship and love. Christine admired his tenacity to finish any project he started and his amazing energy. He was a true workaholic at home and work.

Kary's memory will be continued by his family that include: his wife, Christine Conley-Sowels; two children, John A. (Shelley) Bott Jr. of Mecosta, Racine K. Reeves of Mecosta; seven grandchildren, Daryan Davis of Charlotte, Ayana and John Bott of Mecosta, Makiaya, Nyeanie, Olivia and Lomiaya Reeves of Mecosta; two sisters, Terry Kern of Florida, Penny Sue Webbley of Mecosta and two brothers, Gary Sowels of Texas and Larry Sowels of Michigan. He will also be missed by his mother-in-law, Eloise E. McNeilly of Mecosta; sisters-in-law, Cathleen (Al) Conley Treichel of Mecosta, Mari (Kent) Clark of Potterville and brother-in-law Walter K. (Kathy) Conley of Charlotte. He dearly loved all his nieces and nephews.

Kary was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Glenn Stockwell; father-in-law, Dr. W.K. Conley; brother, John Jerry Sowels; sister, Rev. Sherry Conway and sister-in-law, Lori Conley.

A private celebration of Kary's life will take place with family and friends on

Dec. 16, 2017 at their family home. In lieu of flowers please contribute to the Camp LOR Memorial Fund in Karys honor at Isabella Bank or donations can be left with the family.

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