John Matthew McDowell Obituary
In loving memory of John Matthew McDowell (Blacksburg, Virginia), who departed this world on December 24, 2024 at the age of 59. John Matthew leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Matthew McDowell to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may John Matthew find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
He is survived by: his wife Cathy McDowell of Blacksburg; his sons, Jonah of Washington, D. C. and Ethan of Raleigh; his mother Martha Jane of Blacksburg; and his sisters, Susan and Mary of Austin, Texas..
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in his memory to the Poverty Creek Trails Coalition (https://www.povertycreektrails.org) and The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center.
