Monday, November 4, 2019

Kenneth Ishman Vowell

Kenneth Ishman Vowell, 88, passed away with his loving niece by his side on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 5, 2019, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 6 at Hinze Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Vowell officiating. Interment will follow in Hinze Baptist Church Cemetery.

Kenneth was born October 17, 1931, to Lennie and Jewel Clark Vowell. He answered the call of his country by serving 21 years in the United States Air Force where he was involved in Air Force Intelligence during the Korean Vietnam Conflict. After his retirement from the Air Force, he enjoyed raising quail.

Kenneth is survived by two daughters Teresa (Scott) Dozier and Donna Gonzalez both of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He is also survived by his sister Jane (Bill) Cline; his brother Lennie D. Vowell; and his niece Diane Milner. Kenneth also leaves behind to mourn his passing his granddaughter Amber; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and three sisters.

Serving as pallbearers are Andy Bennett, Marty Bennett, Bob Burchfield, Randy Hubbard, Homer Shaw, and Stevie Vowell. Memorial gifts in honor of Kenneth may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tribute Program, P. O. Box 1000 Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

Services are under the direction of Nowell Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.