Lowell Russell Sothoron

Lowell R. Sothonon was born 9 Feb 1914 in Kenton Co., KY. His mother was Elizabeth Martin. (USGenWeb.com* - Kenton Co. Births, Vol 24, No. 11531)

See father’s Notes for 1920 & 1930 Federal Census entries, 1938-39 City Directory entry.  See brother Melvin's Notes for 1940 Federal Census entry.

Lowell R. Sothoron, of Kenton Co., KY, enlisted in the Army from Civil Life as a Selectee at Cincinnati, Ohio on 2 May 1942, with grade of Private, to serve for the duration of the War plus 6 months. He was a single White citizen of the U.S., born in Kentucky in 1914, had no dependents, and had completed Grammar school. Civilian Occupation 999 (undefined). [Ref: Box # 0943, Film Reel # 5.5] (Enlistment Card Record{(From Merged Processed File of Army Serial Number Electronic File - thru NARA},)

Lowell R. Sothoron, White citizen of Kenton Co., KY, USA, born in 1914, enlisted from Civil Life into US Army as a Private on 2 May 1942, in Cincinnati, OH.  Was single without dependents, had completed Grammar school.  Height 69, weight 167.  (Ancestry.com* - US World War II Army Enlistment Records)

SOTHORON. Lowell Russell, beloved brother of Mrs. Lucille Graham, Woodford W & Melvin A. Sothoron; at his residence, 3525 Zinsle Ave., Cincinnati; Friday, July 1, 1966; age 52 years. Services at the Allison & Rose Funeral Home, Robbins St & Madison Ave, Covington, Tuesday, July 5, at 11 A.M. Interment Highland Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 9 P.M. Monday. (Cincinnati Enquirer :2B, Reported 1966.07.03)

Lowell Russell Sothoron was dead on arrival at General Hospital, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH on 1 July 1966. His home was at 3525 Zinsle Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45213. He was an unmarried white male who was born on 9 Feb 1914 in Covington, KY. His usual occupation was cab driver for the Bramble Cab Co. His father was Elwood Sothoron and his mother Elizabeth Martin Sothoron. He was a veteran of World War 2 and his Social Security Number was 407-12-6440. Personal information was provided by Mr. Woodford Sothoron of Covington, KY. Cause of death was arteriosclerotic heart disease.

- The certificate was signed by Frank P. Cleveland, M.D., Coroner for Hamilton Co., OH. Burial was on 5 July 1966 at Highland Cemetery, S. Ft. Mitchell, KY. He was embalmed by Paul J. Blanford of KY. Funeral arrangements were by Allison & Rose Funeral Home, Inc, 1021 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY. (Death Certificate #053155, Registrar’s Number 4421, Primary Reg. Dist. No. 3101, Recorded 1966.07.07)

Lowell Sothoron, born in Covington, KY, last living at 3525 Zingle, Cincinnati, OH, died on 7-1-1966 at the age of 52 years, 4 months, 22 days. He was buried 5 July 1966 at Highland Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, Kenton Co,, KY in Lot 30, Sec. 16 (burial # 030515). Nearest relatives were Edw. & Eliz. Martin Sothoron. (Burial Record)

LOWELL R. SOTHORON
KENTUCKY
TEC5 US ARMY
WORLD WAR II
FEB 9, 1914     JULY 1, 1966

Grave Marker*, Highland Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, Kenton Co., KY

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