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Ronald Dowell Obituary
SAVOY - It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald Gilbert Dowell announce his passing on Sept. 22, 2024, in Savoy. Ron was born on Jan. 1, 1933, in Fontanet, Ind., the son of Gilbert and Irene (Niece) Dowell.
He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis in 1950. He later joined the Marines in 1953 and had his basic training at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, Calif. During his time in the Marines, he served near the Korean "Military Demarcation Line" in the Korean War.
He married Janice Abbott in 1970 in Champaign, and settled in Tolono, where he lived for 42 years with his family. He owned multiple businesses, including Dowell Oil Company and National Car Rental in Champaign, and True Value Hardware in Tolono. He was a proud member of the local community, member of the Marine Corp League and a longtime fan of Illinois sports.
He leaves behind his wife Janice, and children Cheri (Guillermo) Amaya, Jeff Dowell, Elizabeth (Jon) Shroyer, and Christopher (Sara) Dowell, his grandchildren Ashlee and Jon Daniel Shroyer, Vanessa, Alexander and William Amaya, Alexis Dowell, and Grace and Deacon Dowell. Also, his brother Gary (Kathie) Dowell, his nieces Victoria (Jeremy) Ehlerding and Robin Dowell, and grandniece Eloise Ehlerding. He is preceded in death by his eldest daughter, Rhonda Dowell.
Per his wishes, he will be cremated, and burial will be held at a later date. The family has entrusted the Blurton Funeral Home, in Potomac to assist them in honoring Ron's life. Condolences may be shared with the family on his everlasting memorial page at: www.BlurtonFuneralHomes.com.
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Christie
October 14, 2024
My sincere sympathies to you all. I've been blessed to have known Mr. Dowell, Ron, for many years. He was Dad to my friends, he was my boss (at National), he was my neighbor (twice!), and he was my friend. I got to see firsthand some of his many acts of kindness and service to the community, and I will miss him too. Love and prayers
Robert Fender
October 13, 2024
RIP Mr. Dowell.
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