Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray

McDowell, Lowell Eugene

Male 1929 - 1984  (55 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  McDowell, Lowell Eugene was born on 5 Aug 1929 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 27 Oct 1984 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Oct 1984 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Methodist Preacher
    • Reference Number: MCDO.L005
    • Funeral: 30 Oct 1984, Calhoun United Methodist Church, Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois

    Notes:

    He was a minister in the United Methodist Church and was serving as pastor of three churches in Jasper County, Harlan, Rose Hill and Falmouth. He had served several charges in the United Methodist Church in Beaver Creek, Petrolia, Chauncey, St. Francisville, Calhoun, Ullim, Bone Gap and Mt. Erie.

    He also researched the family history for the McDowell family. The whereabouts of his research are unknown.

    Lowell married Ridgely, R.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. McDowell, James Lowell 'Mac'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Aug 1955 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 8 Feb 2022 in University of Louisville Health Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Parkersburg, Richland County, Illinois.
    2. 3. McDowell, Patricia Sue  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Oct 1966; died on 22 Oct 1966; was buried in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  McDowell, James Lowell 'Mac'McDowell, James Lowell 'Mac' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lowell1) was born on 2 Aug 1955 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 8 Feb 2022 in University of Louisville Health Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Parkersburg, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MCDO.J002
    • _FGRAVE: 236608218

    Notes:

    James "Mac" McDowell, 66, of Parkersburg, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at U of L Health Mary and Elizabeth Hospital.

    Mac was born on August 2, 1955 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Rev. Lowell McDowell and Marie (Ridgley) Patterson. He married Kathy Knust on April 12, 1974 in Calhoun, Illinois, and she survives.

    Mac was loving husband, son, father, and most importantly, grandfather. He worked as an oilfield machinist for many years after retiring from IL Central Gulf Railroad. Mac was a member of the Walnut Grove Church, West Salem Masonic Lodge, Rolling Thunder #3, and Widow Sons (Ruffians Chapter). Mac enjoyed morning coffee at Ridgley Farms and going to garage and rummage sales. He took pleasure in spending time with his family and camping in Cave-in-Rock with his wife, Kathy. His quick wit and sense of humor will be missed by all those that knew him.

    Mac is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathy McDowell of Parkersburg; son, James M. McDowell and wife Shari of Parkersburg; daughter, Jessica K. Wells and husband John of Lawrenceville; mother, Marie Patterson of Olney; grandchildren, Aidan and Kayleigh McDowell, Brian, Matthew, and Britton Wells; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Patricia Sue McDowell.

    A visitation for Mac will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2022, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney.

    A funeral service for Mac will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Walnut Grove Church. Interment will follow the service at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

    Memorials can be made to West Salem Masonic Lodge, Walnut Grove Church, or Rolling Thunder IL #3.

    James married Knust, K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. McDowell, J.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 5. McDowell, J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  McDowell, Patricia Sue Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lowell1) was born on 22 Oct 1966; died on 22 Oct 1966; was buried in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MCDO.P003
    • _FGRAVE: 44687712

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lot 99A4, Crest Haven Cemetery, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois



Generation: 3

  1. 4.  McDowell, J.M. Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Lowell1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  McDowell, J. Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Lowell1)

    Family/Spouse: Wells, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]




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