Stephen L. Sewell

Age: 71 City of Residence: Lebanon, IndianaDate of Death: Tuesday, June 11, 2013Place of Death: at Home in Lebanon, IndianaStephen L. Sewell was born in Clinton, Indiana, on July 7, 1941, the son of the late Lester Floyd and Vera Naomi (Gillogly) Sewell.Reared and educated in Waveland, Indiana, Mr. Sewell graduated from Waveland High School in 1959. He moved to Indianapolis in 1969, and then moved to Lebanon in 1972, where he had been a resident since.He was first married to Judith Ann (Haase) Sewell and she passed away. On March 19, 1972, he was married to Laurita Jayne (Garrett) Sewell in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mrs. Sewell survives. For many years, Steve was self employed as a general contractor for Sewell Construction. He also worked in maintenance at CrownPointe of Lebanon for five years.Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed collecting tools and John Deere memorabilia. He served in many capacities at the churches he attended. He was a deacon and an elder at North Liberty Christian Church and he served as a Sunday school teacher at Dover Christian Church.Memberships: Dover Christian Church – Dover, IndianaFuneral Services are planned for 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2013, at Dover Christian Church, 955 North State Road 75, in Dover, Indiana, with Rev. Jerry Imes, officiating.Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2013, at the church in Dover.Interment will follow at North Liberty Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana.Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana is handling the arrangements. Survivors: Wife: Mrs. Laurita J. Sewell – Lebanon, IndianaFour Children: Mr. Marty Sewell and wife, Lori – Franklin, Indiana Mrs. Stephanie Bushman and husband, Rick – Lebanon, Indiana Mrs. Kelly Utsler and husband, Jeff – Brownsburg, Indiana Mr. Scott Sewell and fiancée, Danielle – Lebanon, Indiana Two Brothers: Mr. Leonard Sewell and wife, Delores – Crawfordsville, Indiana Mr. Daniel Sewell and wife, Oma – New Market, Indiana Eight Grandchildren: Heather Whitney Joshua Courtney Brandy Hannah Erin ConnorFour Great Grandchildren: Ben Lilly Aaliyah TinleyDeceased: In addition to his parents and his first wife, Steve was preceded in death by a daughter, Tracy Lynn Sewell.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to:Dover Christian Church955 North State Road 75Lebanon, Indiana 46052OrGreat Lakes Caring Hospice3115 South Webster StreetKokomo, Indiana 46902