Fred Lee Sowell, 79, husband of Barbara Kang Sowell, died Thursday, August 27, 2009.

A Paducah native, he was born February 13, 1930 in Muhlenberg County to the late Clovis and Blanche Mix Sowell. He was a retired golf course manager and a US Air Force veteran.

He is also survived by 3 sons, Michael (Stephanie) Sowell, of Carlisle, Scott Pignon and Mark Pignon, of New Jersey, a daughter, Linda Pignon, of New Jersey, and a sister, Margaret Goldsborough, of Louisville; his grandchildren include Chad Ockerman and Samantha Sowell.

He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tracy Aileen Sowell.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Nicholas Co. Girls' AAU Basketball Account, c/o Deposit Bank of Carlisle, Main Street, Carlisle, KY 40311.