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Donald McDowell Obituary
He was born on Feb. 24, 1947, to James "Heavy" and Letha Hazel McDowell.
Donald was a lifelong farmer and resident of LaRue County, he was well known as the owner of McDowell Farm Machinery Sales and Service. Donald loved buying, selling and trading whether it be cattle, equipment or antiques. He was active in the LaRue County farming community and a current member and past board member of the LaRue County Cattlemen's Association. Donald was a collector of antiques, and spent several years as a buyer for Cracker Barrel finding pieces to fill their restaurants nationally.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his loving companion, Pat Hollingshead.
He is survived by his son, Rodney (Amanda) McDowell; and grandchildren, James Dawson McDowell, Sarah McDowell, Trevor, Trenton and Kelly Ake: a sister, Carolyn (Vernon) Cowherd, of Campbellsville; and his aunt, Ruth Wortham; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 19 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at William R. Rust Funeral Home- Hodgenville Chapel in Hodgenville, KY.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. with Brother Donald Kennedy officiating. Burial will be in the South Fork Cemetery.
Face mask or face covering is required.
William R. Rust Funeral Home Hodgenville Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald McDowell
Peggy & David Cooper
February 20, 2021
So sorry for the loss of Donald! Prayers for now & the coming days! He will be missed !!
Barbara Payne
February 19, 2021
Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Billy and Debbie Cruse
February 19, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Donald was always friendly and would ask about family members. He will be missed by many.
Alva R. McDowell
February 19, 2021
Condolences out to all of Don's family. He was a great guy and we had done business at auctions for several years. He sure enjoyed trading, be it farm machinery, cattle or when buying antiques. We will sure miss him at our auctions here in Illinois. Learned later after knowing Don for a long time that we were distance cousins, it's a small world that we live in!! Good luck Rodney, hope to see you soon.
Linda Lee
February 19, 2021
Was so sorry to hear of Donald's passing. He was always nice to me. Prayers for all his family.
Brenda Igleheart
February 18, 2021
Rodney, so sorry about your Dad. Donald will be missed by many, thankful for his and your friendship. You both have been like family to us. Love you, Brenda
Dana Burks
February 18, 2021
Rest in peace old friend. See you on the other side.
Sharon
February 18, 2021
Prayers for the family
Phillip And Donna Atherton
February 17, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
William R. Rust Funeral Home - Hodgenville612 North Lincoln Boulevard, Hodgenville, KY 42748
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20
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