Garland E. Sowers Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Garland E. Sowers, 82, of Radford passed peacefully in his home in Radford on April 3, 2020. He was born in a doctor’s home which is now the legendary Farm House Restaurant in Christiansburg, VA. He served in the U.S. Army for 22 years with tours in Korea and Vietnam where he received a Bronze Star and other prestigious commendations. After retiring from the military, Garland continued to work for more than 25 years as Service Manager at both Harvey’s Chevrolet and Shelor’s Motor Mile. Garland was a revered husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who enjoyed family time at his home in Radford and at his campsite at Claytor Lake. He is preceded in death by his parents Moyer and Ruth Sowers. He is survived by wife, Margareta Sowers of 62 years; brothers, Donnie Sowers and wife Linda, Wayne Sowers, all of Christiansburg; daughter, Sylvia Caldwell; sons, Edward Sowers and wife, Peggy, Roy Sowers and wife, Jo, Mark Sowers and wife, Kimberly; grandchildren, Amanda DeVera, Lindsay Sowers, Brian Sowers, Ashley Sowers; great grandchildren, Jayce DeVera and Braden Sowers. Services will be announced at a future date due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Garland will be interred at the Southwest VA Cemetery in Dublin, VA with full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Intrepid Hospice of Radford.