Lonnie James Sorrell

About Lonnie

Lonnie was born on September 29th 1958 in Humboldt, TN to the late Lonnie Sorrell Sr. and the late Leotha Hicks Womble.

He grew up in Durham, NC and went to Hillside High he was a graduate of Teen Challenge. In 1982, he moved to Minnesota to attend North Central Bible college and later the University of Minnesota both in the Twin Cities area.

Prior to moving to Bemidji, Lonnie lived in Coon Rapids where he attended Living Word Christian Center - Brooklyn Park. He was a behavior specialist of the Minneapolis public schools and also did prison ministry. He also had a graphic business called Destiny in the works which made & designed shirts and a book for Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.

Lonnie moved to Bemidji to be part of UpstreamTV both as part of UpstreamTV, and personal filming he enjoyed filming the local artists in the Bemidji area. he was employed by the City of Bemidji as a videographer for six years.

He loved the outdoors: fishing, walking, biking and participating in several community activities Brrmidji polar plunge, Dragon Boat festival, Evergreen Run, Walk, Skate and bike ride and March of Dimes jail fundraiser. He also attended the Tuesday men's prayer meetings at Q107 and the monthly full gospel businessman's meetings.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Sorrell (Bemidji); daughter, Lonee Sorrell (Minneapolis); grandson, Rafael Sorrell-Macias (Minneapolis) and his brother Wayne Bragg (Greenville, NC).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Sorrell Sr and Leotha Hicks Womble; cousin, Janice Hicks; uncle, Bishop Elroy Hicks; cousin, Roy Hicks and Roger Womble.

memorial service

Memorial Service for Lonnie

February 16, 2025

Mt Zion Church 414 Lincoln Ave SE, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

Visitation is one hour prior to the service.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home