Nantucket, Massachusetts
There are no words to express our senses of sadness and loss as we announce the passing of Gene McDowell. Gene peacefully passed away at his home, surrounded by loved ones, in Nantucket, Mass. on Aug. 12, 2014.Born in 1949 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to Earle and Estelle McDowell, Gene...
Read MoreSo shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. He was a beloved professor, advisor, and friend at Brevard College. I attended Wofford College because of his advice. I thought of him often after losing touch. He was a generous, gentle, compassionate man. I am so sorry for your loss.
Eileen Murphy-Hamel
January 01, 2015 | Newmarket, NH
Gene was one of my closest friends at Wofford and at Yale Divinity School. We shared many late night conversations about serious subjects and many times of laughter as well. He is someone I had not been in touch with in recent years but a person I remember fondly. A dear friend and a great loss for me and the world.
--Henry Freeman
December 06, 2014
So sad to hear this. I knew him in junior high school and went to a Peter, Paul, and Mary concert with him in the 9th grade. He was a sweet, sweet man.
Jaime Johnston
October 14, 2014 | Near Boone, NC
So sad to hear of his passing. He was a great teacher and person. Enjoyed knowing him at Brevard College! May God bless!
Sue Harris Robinson
October 06, 2014 | Brevard, NC
Cathy and family, so very sorry to hear this news. Gene was always so good to me back at All Souls when I was transitioning to the Episcopal Church. A kind and gentle soul.
Juliana Cooper-Goldenberg
September 28, 2014 | Asheville, NC
Cathy and family,
We are all saddened to hear of Gene's passing. He was such a light in our lives during your time in Asheville and he will live on in our hearts as well as yours.
Jennifer Rapp Shelton
August 21, 2014 | Hendersonville, NC
Cathy,
Such sad news. A visit with Gene always made a good day better. Keeping you and Becca in my thoughts.Be well.
Spencer Wright
August 18, 2014 | Arden, NC
Becca we are very sad to hear of your Fathers passing Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Ben at this unhappy time in your lives
Vicky and Steve Bunger
August 16, 2014
Gene was a dear friend and mentor for many summers at Camp Green Cove. Gene lit up the room with his sense of humor and words of wisdom. He will be missed.
Mary Anne Schnider
August 15, 2014 | McLean, VA