SFC Thomas L. Sewell, (Ret)
SFC Thomas L. Sewell, 83, of Wernersville, PA passed away Friday, November 25th, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading, PA.
Thomas was born in Dothan, AL on December 29, 1938, a son of the late Bessie Irell (Cutchens) and Clyde Sewell.
He was the husband of Alice (Wiest) Sewell with whom he shared 54 years of marriage.
Thomas served in the U.S. Air Force from 1958-1962 as a fixed wing mechanic. A Bronze Star recipient, he also served in the U.S. Army as a SFC in the Vietnam War, serving in the 173 Airborne and also as a door gunner on a Huey Helicopter and as a rotary wing mechanic, retiring with 22 years of service.
In addition to his wife, Alice, Thomas is survived by 3 sons Thomas L. Sewell, husband of Debra Sewell, of Federalsburg, MD, Michael D. Sewell, husband of Janet Sewell, of San Antonio, TX, and Mark C. Sewell, Husband of Malissa, of Deming, New Mexico.
Thomas is also survived by a sister, Barbara Murphy, and 2 step sisters Quay Lewis and Patsy Sorenson, all of Dothan, Alabama.
He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 1 granddaughter and 1 great granddaughter.
His interest included automotive mechanics, motorcycling, movie-viewing, and socializing with fellow veterans at the Lebanon VA Medical Center YMCA Gym.
Family gathering from 8-9 Am on Friday, December 2nd from 8-9 AM. Procession to leaves promptly at 9:15 AM for Interment at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville, PA with full Military Honors.
In Lieu of flowers, family requests donation in his name to Veterans Making a Difference 2412 Spring Street West Lawn, PA 19609.
Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc. 625 N. 4th Street at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, 610-372-4160. Obituary and condolences at www.johnpfeeney.com.
