Derald Brian 'Crow' Sowards, age 54, of Vinton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday June 27, 2017 at Holzer Medical Center. Born March 12, 1963 in Gallia County, he was the son of the late George Wills and Jaqueline Stahl Wills, who survives. In addition to his father, he was preceded by 2 Brothers; Jerry and Ronnie Sowards.

Brian was a truck driver for Pierceton Trucking for many years and was a United States Army Veteran.

He is survived by his Mother; Jaqueline Wills of Gallipolis, his fiancé', Lisa Nelson of Vinton, Children: Sean (Amanda) Sowards of Cincinnati, Brandi (Steven Goodwin) Sowards of Vinton, Patrick Bush of New Jersey, Courtney (Michael) Baird of Southside, WV, Kelsey (Jake Buzzard) Nelson of Mason, Brian Jacob Burris, Justin Burris, and Bradley Burris all of Gallipolis; Brothers; Lee Sowards of Charleston, Martin (Amenda) Sowards of Florida, and Jimmy (Natalie) Wright of Mercerville, a Sister; Ramona Litman of Gallipolis; Grandchildren; Haylee Nicinsky, Isabella Goodwin, Lincoln Sowards, Devin Bush, Liam Baird, Aiden Baird, Owen Baird, Ava Burris and Steven Goodwin Jr.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Saturday July 1, 2017 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 AM. until the time of service.

Pallbearers: Bobby Walters, James Bowen, Justin Burris, Bradley Burris, Brian Jacob Burris, and John Drummond.

An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com