Patrick LaCarlos Dowdell

Patrick LaCarlos Dowdell obituary, Morristown, NJ

Patrick LaCarlos Dowdell

Patrick Dowdell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home on Mar. 7, 2026.
Patrick LaCarlos Dowdell, age 54, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at his home.

He was preceded in death by Newstell and Katerine Dowdell, and Newstell Dowdell, III; step-son, Brandon Davis; special friend, Byron Freeman.

He is survived by his wife, April Simpson; step-son, Zackary (Brittney) Davis; grandchildren, Landon, Charlynn, and Paxlynn Davis; special friends, Kelvin Heard, Meredith McDonald and Michael Belcher.

No Services are being planned.

Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.

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