Conwell Showell, retired truck driver
Conwell Showell, 83, of Selbyville, departed this life Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. He was born in Bishopville, Md., Oct. 16, 1931, to the late William Showell and Mildred Walters Showell.
In addition to his parents, Conwell was preceded in death by one daughter, Delema Mitchell; six brothers, William Showell, Herbert Showell, Milton Showell, Harrison Showell, Hodges Showell and Martina Showell; and one sister, Bernice Holland.
Conwell loved fishing and hunting. He also loved working out in the yard and socializing with friends he came in contact with.
He made a career in driving trucs with Thor-good Concrete, Showell Farms, Norman Long trucking and BFI Waste Management. He later took interest in another career and went to work for Emings BBQ in Bishopville until he decided to stay home to become the caregiver for his loving sweetheart as he called her, his “Popcorn.”
He leaves to cherish his precious memories with: his devoted companion of 61 years, Mary Sue Tingle; four daughters, Connie Mann and Lavern Tankard both of Dagsboro, Annette (Victor) Street of Ellendale, and Denise Showell who lived at home in Selbyville; two sons, Harry Tingle of New Castle and Conwell, Jr. “Rick” (Darlene) Showell of Millsboro; one sister, Vita Savage of Selbyville; three sistersin-law, Jean Showell of Columbia, Md., Barbara Showell of Frederica, and Rosie Mae Showell of Dover; one son-in-law, Edgar Mitchell Sr. (Teresa) of Millsboro; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and thee great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A viewing will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro. Services and burial will be private.
