William Craig Sowers August 17, 1950 - January 6, 2025We announce with sadness that Craig Sowers passed away on the morning of January 6, 2025, at 74 in Jacksonville, Florida.Craig was born in Painesville, Ohio, to William Henry Sowers and Esther Sowers (ne Buckles). He played collegiately at Florida State University from 1968 to 1970 and was involved in the Theta Chi fraternity, Gamma Rho chapter. After graduation, he was a builder and eventually began teaching and coaching athletics at Lake Placid High School. In May 1976, he married Melisa Geeting. In 1978, a son named Kellum was born, and in 1979, another son named Kristopher was added. Before retiring from teaching, Craig became a real estate agent in the Lake Placid area. Following retirement, they moved to Tallahassee and then to Jacksonville, Florida, to spend time close to their three granddaughters. He enjoyed spoiling them to the best of his ability and took every opportunity to do so. Craig is survived by his wife of 47 years, Melisa Sowers (ne Geeting), and sons Kellum (Sarah) and Kristopher, all of Jacksonville, FL. Siblings Linda Johnson of Ocala, Florida, and Steve Sowers of Sebring, Florida. Granddaughters Kathryn, Lauren, and Olivia. Other nephews, nieces, and cousins throughout our great nation. Craig was preceded in death by his parents.Craig has two planned celebrations of life. One is on February 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, and the other is on March 1, 2025, in Lake Placid, Florida. Details for both events can be found on Facebook. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the following places in Craigs honor: your local FSU Booster Club or Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. We cannot begin to list and thank those who have reached out with a kind word or an offer of assistance in this trying time. We are so thankful for you showing us all the wonderful things on which Craig had a positive impact. We are in awe of the outpouring of former students, athletes, and friends to us. Thank you from our very depths. We are finding peace and comfort in knowing that Craig is in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and that he is in a new glorified body, no longer suffering pain and discomfort. We hope that you find peace and comfort likewise, and may God continue to bless each and every one of you. Funeral Home Moloney-Hewell Funeral Home and Cremation Services 4140 University Blvd S Jacksonville FL - 32216 US (904) 737-4855 (904) 739-8159