Jerrell Dowden Obituary
Jerrell worked for Leesville Cable Companies for 33 years. He retired and worked as Fire Marker for 9 years and retired in 2017. He loved to fish, hunt, and watch LSU and Astros Baseball.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Drew Laquita May Dowden; father, Ray Dowden; mother-in-law, Doreen Wilson; father-in-law, Henry A. Wilson and brother-in-law, Bodie Wilson.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Brenda Dowden; children, Jerrell Jr. (Laranda), Crystal Rocker (Walter) and Landon (Melissa); grandchildren, Kaden Rocker (Megan), MacKenna Rocker Bonvillain, Carson Rocker, Brycen Dowden, Addison Dowden, Maddison Dowden, and Bregman Dowden; great grandchildren, Jasper and Everett; brother, Jodie Dowden; sister, Janet Boycher; brother-in-law, Hoss Wilson and several nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Bro. Jason Nolde and Bro. C.W. Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville.
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Jill Marin
February 13, 2026
Brenda, my heart hurts for you and your family. Sending prayers for all. Please let me know if you need anything. May you, your children, grand children, brother, sister, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends find peace and comfort in our cherished memories of Jerrell.
Jill Marin
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Carol Galloway
February 11, 2026
Brenda, I'm so very sorry to have heard about Jerrell's passing. Although we live far away, if there is anything you need or want, please let me know. Pease take care of yourself and Brycen.
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