Odell McDowell

Odell McDowell obituary, Anderson, SC

Odell McDowell

Odell McDowell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Unity Mortuary of Anderson on Dec. 17, 2025.
Mr. Odell McDowell was born in Anderson County to the late Ronie Lee McDowell and Carrie Scott Plantin. His late stepfather was John O. Plantin.
Odell suffered from seizures as a youth, but by the Grace of God he recovered. He was employed for Miliken for many years until he had medical issues.
Odell was a member at Mountain Springs Baptist Church since he was a youth. He loved good gospel music especially Quartet. One of his favorites was Lee Williams.
Odell loved to joke, watch football, and fish. He also couldn't resist a good dressing during the holidays.
Odell leaves behind 4 sisters, Eva P. Johnson (Rev. Bobby Johnson), Linda Mance (Carol Mance), Donnie Scott (James Scott), and Ann Stowers; one brother, Lonnie McDowell; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Howard McDowell and the late Jessie Mae McDowell, his stepmother.
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