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Marvin McDowell Obituary
Marvin H. McDowell, 76, of Pasadena, TX passed away on December 25, 2012. He was born on October 27, 1936 in Haywood County, North Carolina to Lorian and Berta McDowell. He is preceded in death by brothers, Wayne and Ray McDowell and son M.L. McDowell. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Sherry McDowell of Pasadena, TX; sons, K. Ray and wife Vicki McDowell of Orange, TX, Mitchell W. and wife Alice Foreman of Rowlett, TX and James L. McDowell and wife Laura Stevens of Lufkin, TX; daughter, Sherry Janeen Curry-Gooden and husband James Gooden of Pasadena, TX; brothers, Joe Bob and wife Nancy McDowell of Waynesville, NC, Buddy and wife Marilyn McDowell of Canton, NC and Neal and wife Sue McDowell of Killen, AL, sisters, Particia and husband Lloyd Lowe Akron, OH and Vivian Rhinehart (McKay) of Canton, NC; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Marvin was a master gardener, loved to karaoke, bake pies and was an avid horticulturist. Marvin enjoyed hosting an annual Memorial Day picnic at his home for family and friends. He is and will be dearly missed. Special thanks goes to Mr. and Mrs. Rick Campbell who provided the casket spray and also to Dave Dudley, Nancy Mayhan, Janie Dye, Chris Halsey, Mike Moss, Candy and Aurora Requenez and all of our special friends who were by our side. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Parkwood Methodist Church 400 Parkwood Dr. Pasadena, TX 77503. Family will receive friends on Sunday, December 30, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 31, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Grand View Funeral Home with Interment to follow in Grand View Memorial Park. Condolences may be shared at www.grandviewfunerals.com
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for Marvin McDowell
April 1, 2013
We loved Marvin and will forever miss him.. Neal and Sue Mcdowell
Bonnie Sills
January 5, 2013
Sherry I just read this, such a shock, what a wonderful man, IM gonna try to stop by to see you in the near future, as I lost my hubby 5 yrs ago & I know what you are going through. Bonnie from Dr Turners office
Lesli and Eddie Sonnier
December 29, 2012
We loved to hear him sing. I will forever remember when he gave us an antique dinner bell for our housewarming party 8yrs ago. We sang Kareoke in the garage. He was a good man, and will be missed
Lesli and Eddie Sonnier
December 29, 2012
I loved hearing him sing and will forever remember him giving us the antique dinner bell that hangs just outside the garage when he came to our housewarming party 8yrs ago and sang Kareoke. He was a good man, who will be missed.
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Lesli and Eddie Sonnier
December 29, 2012
I loved hearing him sing, I will forever remember him bringing us the antique dinner bell that hangs just outside the garage when he came to our housewarming party 8yrs ago. We all sang Kareoke in our garage. He was a good man, who will be missed.
Lesli and Eddie Sonnier
December 29, 2012
Marvin will be missed, I loved to hear him sing and will forever remember him giving us the antique dinner bell that hangs just outside the garage when he came to our housewarming party 8and yrs ago, we all sand Kareoke in the garage, I will be ringing it in his honor.
Debbie Luckey
December 29, 2012
My Heart and Prayers go out to the whole family. Marvin was a very sweet fun loving person. Alot of happy memmories and good times. He is at peace and smiling down at all.
December 28, 2012
Me and my girls all express deepest sympathy to Sherry, Ray, Jamie, Jeanine, Gracie and all of the children and grandchildren. My girls grew up knowing them all as family, myself as we'll. I always looked forward to the rewards from Marvin's garden. his smile and laugh will be a forever memory. I'm sure M.L. was there to welcome him home! With love, Terry, Ginger, Allison, Kristen and Lauren.
Jack & Cheryl Fletcher
December 28, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. My husband and I both worked with Marvin at the Paper Mill. Those were the good ole days and we miss so many of those people. Marvin will definitely be missed. We think of him every time we are in Canton visiting family. May he rest in peace.
Thomas Johnson
December 27, 2012
I worked with Marvin for many years at the mill and he was a unique individual. I still smile when think of how he said MORNIN in that tar hill draw. I guess that he has been called to his last meeting and I hope he comes out a winner.
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