Owen Otha Sewell, who resided in Barling, died Friday, August 14, 2020, in Fort Smith. He was born August 26, 1930, in Ratcliff, Arkansas, to the late Owen Coleman Sewell and Bertie Estelle (Rider) Sewell. He was almost 90 years old. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Sue (Blackwell) Sewell ; a sister, Virginia Greb; and a brother, Theron "Perch" Sewell.

Otha retired from Arkansas Wilbert Vault Company near Lavaca. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and attended Community Bible Church in Fort Smith. He loved the outdoors, and loved hunting and fishing. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18th, at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston, with Pastor Kevin Thompson officiating. Cremation will follow after the service and burial of cremains will be at Caulksville Cemetery in Caulksville at a later date, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Aleta (Gattis) Sewell; six children, Mike Sewell and wife Joy of Charleston, Danny Sewell and wife Janet of Lavaca, Pam Zeiler of Coal Hill, Rebecca Sisemore and husband Randell of Fort Smith, Karen Gattis and Trish Anslow of Dallas, Texas, and James Gattis and wife Jatana of Alma; (16) grandchildren, (22) great-grandchildren, and (8) great-great-grandchildren.

The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday night at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Bible Church in Fort Smith, 9201 Dallas St. Fort Smith, AR  72903.

Due to COVID-19, everyone attending the visitation and funeral service must wear a mask inside the funeral home and please continue with social distancing at this time. Your cooperation at this time is very much appreciated.

To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.