Donald Dowell Obituary
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Ann O'Neil Dowell; son, Donald Dewayne Dowell; and brother, Bill Dowell.
Survivors include his daughter, Star McKay (Dennis); three grandchildren, Kaycee Workman (Austin), Dylan McKay (Casey) and Dakota McKay; four great-grandchildren, Dasan McKay, Dax McKay, Raynee Workman and Austin McKay-Gardner; and sister, Nita Ennen.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will follow the service at St. Peters Cemetery in Stanley. Visitation will be from 10:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday at the funeral home.
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