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Brent McDowell Obituary

Brent Murphy McDowell, son of the late Murphy J. Myers III, and Diana Lynnwoods, was born on August 23, 1977, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017, in Alexandria, Louisiana. He is survived by his fiancée, Melissa Branch of Alexandria; son, Ranee Reed of New Orleans; daughter, A'mani B. McDowell of Leesville; brothers, Murphy (Cedricka)Sartain, Bruce McDowell, Derlin McDowell & Douglas (Tanisha) Woods all of New Orleans and Shawn McDowell of Leesville and his grandmother, Antoinette Peck of New Orleans. Relatives, friends, pastor, officers and members of Next Generation of Original Morning Star Full Gospel Baptist Church are invited to attend the funeral service on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Next Generation of Original Morning Star Full Gospel Baptist Church, 3536 Saint Ferdinand Street beginning 10am. Rev. Tyrone Smith, pastor officiating. Church visitation 9am until service time. Burial private. Professional Services Entrusted to: LITTLEJOHN FUNERAL HOME, 2163 Aubry Street. Cal K. Johnson, Funeral Director/Manager. Info: (504) 940-0045

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Feb. 18 to Feb. 21, 2017.

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Your baby girl

December 30, 2022

I love and miss you soo much it will never feel real that you´re gone. I have soo much to tell you

Melissa Branch

February 12, 2020

Bae, today makes 3 years and it still doesnt seem real, no matter how much time passes it doesnt take the pain away and i know it never will, you still mean the world to me and you always will. I find peace in knowing you are looking down shining your light, love to light my pathway. Until we meet again I want you to know you still have my heart❤.. Ill love you always.

~ Queen B~

Norma Davis

February 22, 2017

RIH MY BNL YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE!!!

Michelle Douzart

February 21, 2017

Brent.. It's still so hard to believe your gone.. I was just with you at work and just a few short hours later you were taken from this world.. My heart is truly broken for you and your family.. You are and will continue to be truly missed.. My condolences to the family.. Your family is in my prayers..

Carla Payton

February 19, 2017

Rest in heaven my luv.May the thought of your smile always brighten my day.You united our family's as one and I will do my best to continue to share the love u built.My luv,my team mate, my best friend,to we meet again, my love will always be. Love you.Your butterfly (Carla Payton).

Carla Payton

February 19, 2017

Rest in heaven my luv.May the thought of your smile always brighten my day.You united our family's as one and I will do my best to continue to share the love u built.My luv,my team mate, my best friend,to we meet again, my love will always be. Love you.Your butterfly (Carla Payton).

Tonya Bell

February 19, 2017

Rest in peace my friend.

Casaundra Butler

February 18, 2017

Rest in peace Brent. Safe in the hands of the Lord until we all meet again.

Calynthia Sartain

February 18, 2017

R.I.P You Will Truly Be Missed Brother....Fly High #BossWayorNoWay

Leon Miller

February 18, 2017

Rip Round you were one of the realist!

Amanda Limbeck

February 18, 2017

Rip B we love u man.

Arnita Thurman

February 18, 2017

Condolences to the family! Sorry for your lost! You all are in my prayers!

Tanya Johnson

February 17, 2017

Sorry for y'all lost.

Kenya Foster

February 17, 2017

RIP Cuz!

Josh Cain

February 17, 2017

RIP to one of my oldest La. Friends. My thoughts and prayers go up for his family, I'll miss you, B.

February 16, 2017

Rip

D & M Mills

February 16, 2017

He will be missed

Daniel and Misty Mills

February 16, 2017

B was a good friend..Prayers go out to all of his family in this trying time..

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