James O. McDowell Obituary
The world bids farewell to James O. McDowell (Cleveland, Ohio), born in Dyersburg, Tennessee, departing on April 30, 2024 at the age of 85. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though James may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those James touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Louise Lawson and Hoyle McDowell; his sister Gloria Cruz; and his half-brother Noble Preston. He is survived by: his children, Mark McDowell, Barry McDowell and Valorie Ward. He is also survived by grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and many dear friends.
