Thomas, G.A.

G. married McDowell, C.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Barber
• Reference Number: MCDO.J007
• _FGRAVE: 188029161
• Funeral: 17 Mar 2018, Calhoun United Methodist Church, Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

John E. McDowell, 85, of Calhoun, died on March 13, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.

John was born on May 20, 1932 in Noble, IL.
He was the son of Nathaniel McDowell and Goldie (Luke) McDowell.

John married Dorothy Myers on September 21, 1952.

John was a barber at his home in Calhoun for 28 years and supervisor of the bus barn as well as a bus driver. He was very involved with mission trips and traveled to South America and Haiti. John enjoyed gardening and especially enjoyed growing sunflowers and rhubarb. He took pleasure in outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, and raising ponies. John was a people person and everybody enjoyed his company. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. John was a member of the Calhoun United Methodist Church.

John in survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy McDowell of Calhoun; daughter, Cheryl Farrar and husband Mike of Calhoun; daughter, Beverly Harrison and husband Gerald of Olney; grandchildren, Greg Thomas, Jennifer Berry, Lee Harrison, and Josh Harrison; great grandchildren, Bradley, Brandon, Dakota, Kristina, Kaylee, Naleigha, Cheyenne, Cassie, Callen, and Lana; Sister, Becky Schmucker and husband Bob; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Lowell McDowell and Charles McDowell; and sister, Helen Davis.

Buried:
Full Military Rites will be performed at the Graveside

John married Myers, D.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer, Truck Driver
• Reference Number: MCDO.N003
• _FGRAVE: 53265622
• Funeral: 7 Mar 1985, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Birth:
Findagrave.com shows his birthdate at 21 November which may be in error.

Died:
Burgin Manor, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Nathaniel married Luke, Goldia Isabelle 'Goldie' on 27 Aug 1921 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Goldia (daughter of Luke, John Albert and Graham, Nella 'Nellie') was born on 21 Aug 1902 in Illinois; died on 25 Nov 1990 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 28 Nov 1990 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Hired Girl
• Reference Number: LUKE.G002
• _FGRAVE: 53265784
• Funeral: 28 Nov 1990, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home,

Notes:

Census:
The 1920 census shows she is living with and working for the Thomas Viskniskki family.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MYER.U001
• _FGRAVE: 73778625

Notes:

He owned and operated Myers Brothers south of Olney for 31 years. He was an active member of the White Squirrel Motorcycle Club and Family Motor Coach Association for many years, and was a past officer of the Boat Club in Travares, Fla.

Charles married Johnson, Eva on 21 Nov 1929 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois, and was divorced before 1958. Eva (daughter of Johnson, Eli and Robinson, Isabel) was born on 24 Jan 1913 in Wynoose, Richland County, Illinois; died on 28 May 2000 in Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 31 May 2000 in Maple Dale Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: JOHN.E002
• _FGRAVE: 48367336
• Funeral: 31 May 2000, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Grace Evangelical Church in Olney.