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1938
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2017
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James McDowell Obituary
Alexandria - 79, of Alexandria, TN, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy & Frankie McDowell and grandson, Tristan Cooper McDowell. Survived by his wife of 35 years, Patty Anne Ruck McDowell, children: Jim McDowell III (Melinda), Lisa Boyd (Kevin), Janice McDowell and Steven McDowell (Diana), 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, sister, Margo Porter (Charlie) and loving nephews: Clay and Billy Porter. Jim is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
Jim was born June 24, 1938 in Nashville, TN. He was a proud United States Army veteran and a retiree from the Ford Glass Plant. Jim enjoyed farm life, friends and family.
A Celebration of Life service for Jim will be held at 12:30pm on Tuesday, November 21 at Hendersonville Funeral Home, officiated by Pastors Tim Roberts and Duane Harris. Visitation will begin at 10:00am. Interment with military honors will follow the service.
Pallbearers will include: Steve McDowell, Kevin Boyd, Shane Ownby, Clay Porter, Billy Porter, and Harley Stearns.
The family of Jim McDowell would like to thank Dr. Kehinde & the ICU staff at Tennova Medical Center in Lebanon for their care and support.
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Sponsored by Hendersonville Memory Gardens, Funeral Home, & Cremation Center Hendersonville Funeral Home - Hender.
3 Entries
April 26, 2019
I genuinely offer my condolences to James's family. May you find comfort in John 6:40 with the promised hope of seeing James again soon.
Dawn Pochel
November 21, 2017
Steve - I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I will keep you and your family in my prayers in the coming days. If you need anything please let me know.
Denise McClintock
November 21, 2017
Steve,
I'm so sorry for your loss, please let me know if you need anything during this difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Denise McClintock
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21
Visitation
10:00 a.m.
Hendersonville Memory Gardens, Funeral Home, & Cremation Center353 E Main Street, Hendersonville, TN 37075
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21
Celebration of Life
12:30 p.m.
Hendersonville Memory Gardens, Funeral Home, & Cremation Center353 E Main Street, Hendersonville, TN 37075
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