Coach Ronald Levester Sewell
(February 10, 1947 - May 10, 2025)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Columbia
Viewing Date & Time: Friday, May 16, 2025 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: First Calvary Baptist Church, 1401 Pine Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Saturday, May 17, 2025 / 12:00 Noon
Interment Location: 10:00 A.M. / Monday, May 19, 2025 / Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, South Carolina
My condolences to the Sewell family. I will keep you in prayer.
May God give you the strength and courage you need as you release your loved one back to Him. Sincere sympathy and condolences to you and your family Dr. Sewell-James.
Dear Dr. Sewell- James, and family,
I was heartbroken to hear about the passing of your father. I can only imagine the depth of your loss, and I want you to know that I am here for you during this incredibly difficult time.
Your dad was such a wonderful person, and his kindness and warmth touched the lives of many. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need someone to talk to or if there’s anything I can do to support you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Mrs. Andre-Noel
Sincere love and prayers to each of you.God’s arms are around you.
My sincerest condolences to the Sewell family, may God comfort and keep you during this difficult time.
Sending prayers to the family. Coach Sewell was my home room and Biology teacher @ CHS. We had a love hate relationship argued all the time. He was a fun and loving person.😇🙏
Our condolences to the family. May God continue to comfort you during this difficult time. With love, joy, and peace.
Sending my sincere condolences to Dr. Kenya Sewell-James and family. My God continue to give you strength as you mourn the loss of your wonderful father.🙏🏾❤️
Dear Maxine and the entire family of Ronald Levester Sewell:
As I share my thoughts and memories of a good man, & your life partner, my first thoughts were of Ron as a doorkeeper in God”s house each Sunday.
However, as I reflect further, I remember Ron, in the mid sixties
as one among many students from CAJ HS, coming to Booker T. Washington HS to be introduced to one of about eight (8) Trade & Industrial courses that were offered to upper classmen at that time. Ron was probably the one I remember from the group from CAJ, because he was ” that kind of guy”, engaging and talkative during his movement through our halls to get to the area where trade courses were taught.
Beyond that period, our paths crossed again when Ron arrived at CAJ ( his alma mater) , to become a member of the Science department.
Ron was a welcome addition to our department and served as an excellent role model to his students, both males & females, as their teacher and a coach..
During my continued visits to First Calvary Baptist Church, (where my. sister & her husband attended), I was usually greeted each time, until recently, by my friend & colleague, Ron Sewell who received ” his wings of love”
from a merciful Father.
We shall all miss Ron, who I knew to be a great guy & gentleman.
May the legacy of love and service to his family and fellow man serve as a beacon of inspiration to all who knew and loved him!
To God be the glory!
My sincere condolences to the Sewell family. Prayers for you all.
To Maxine, my friend and the entire Sewell family, I would like to express my sincere condolences as you grieve the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort as you reminisce over the life you shared.
I will keep you in my prayers💗
To Maxine, my friend and the entire Sewell family; I would like to express my sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one. I will keep your family in prayers🩷
Maxine and family,
Reaching out to you all with heartfelt sympathy and to let you know that your lost is our lost. Your family has always been a part of my family. My first encounter with Ronald was in the 7th grade when I was in his science class. He had a sign posted that stated “Sometimes it is better to accept defeat than have cause to be ashamed of victory.” He explained to us that living by this quote can lead to a good life. To this day, I am still taking his advice.
May God continue to keep and bless you all.
Your Chester Family
Corlyss Brown Lewis and family
Maxine and family, sincere condolences are extended to you during this time of bereavement. I have fond memories of my friend Ron going back to high school.When us BTW girls would go to Drew Park, he and his friends would walk us to our homes. He was always kind and caring. Our friendship continued and we became co-workers at Columbia High School. I will cherish the times and conversations we shared. He will be missed.
Dear Maxine & Family.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of our Dear Friend, Coach Ronald Sewell. God will continue to bless you & your Family during this time of grief. He will sustain you now & forevermore. Love, Henry & Betty Young
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Jesus said in Matthew 5:4, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
My sincere condolences to the family. Deacon Sewell will be missed.
Our deepest sympathy to you, family members, and friends. A life of sweet memories and love given to the Baltimore family. We love you and are here for you at this difficult time. May God bless and keep you.
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends.
My condolences goes out he family. Ron was a wonderful person. l enjoyed the time we spent together at Benedict College. Rest in peace my brother
My condolences goes out he family. Ron was a wonderful person. l enjoyed the time we spent together at Benedict College. Rest in peace my brother
My sincere condolences to the Sewell and Craft families. May you find comfort in the memories you shared.
My heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to the Sewell family. May God give peace from his sanctuary.
My deepest condolences to the family.
My condolences to the family of Voach Sewell. Praying that God give you peace, strength and understanding.
My sincere condolences to Ronald’ family.
Sending prayers, comfort and strength to Maxine and family.🙏🏿
Condolences to the Sewell family. Ron and I spent many years together at CAJ both as fellow science teachers, and coaches. He was always professional and really cared about the kids. He will be missed.
My sincere condolences to the Sewell Family. Deacon Sewell was not only a beloved fellow church member, but he was also my 9th grade Biology teacher. He will be missed.
My Condolences to the Sewell Family Coach Sewell was always a very friendly and kind person we always had conversation when ever we ran into each other I was once his neighbor on scurry st and attended C A Johnson you will be truly missed
My sincere condolences to the Sewell family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏💕💕
I worked with Ron at C.A. Johnson High. He was a professional educator who treated others with respect. I was saddened to learn of his transition.
Condolences to the Sewell and Craft family. Ronald was a dear friend and an old classmate. He will certainly be missed. Rest in peace Ronald, rest in peace.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Ronald was wonderful person who touched the lives of many. May you find strength and solace in the memories you shared together.
My deepest condolences and prayers are with the family.
Coach Sewell loved all of his students and will be truly missed.
My prayers and condolences to the Sewell family . Coach always had a joke or funny story , I will miss that . I thank you for the example you set for us at Columbia High . Take your rest in peace .
Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to the Sewell Family. Ronald was a very cordial and compassionate gentleman. You never saw him angry and he always maintained a sweet disposition whenever you saw him. He is going to be sorely missed. May GOD provide you with the necessary strength to persevere during this difficult time of grieving. GOD bless you all! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️
My friend, my brother who would walk me home from school. I will truly miss you. You introduced me to the love of my life ( Joe Geiger)who was also your friend from kindergarten. Through out the years our friendship never wavered. You’ve always been there to hold us up during our toughest moments. . The love you showed us will definitely be displayed to Maxine and your children . We loved you , but God loved you best. RIP
R.I.P. Coach.
My condolences to the Sewell family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Deacon Sewell was my Deacon at First Calvary. He was really a kind person and a great Deacon for the brief time I knew him .
May he rest in peace.
Mrs. Angela J. Clark
Coach Im gonna miss running into you at Cracker Barrel. But what I’m really gonna miss is, you coming to the concession stand at C A Johnson Game asking for a “Pig Ear” Sandwich. Rest Well Coach Sewell
Our hearts and prayers go out to Kenya and the entire Sewell family as they mourn the passing of Mr. Sewell. Please know that God brought you to this moment in time and he will get you through it.
Sending our love and our prayers to the entire Sewell family. Mr. Ronald was a very special, hearted petson. ♥️
Rest in Paradise, Coach!
Mrs. Maxine Sewell, I’ll always love & admire you! You have a special place in my heart💜
I send my deepest & most sincere condolences to you & the remaining members of your family.
Your favorite student😉
Arlene Wilson Mitchell