James Arthur McDowell, 88, of Byron passed away Saturday morning at his residence, two days after the death of his beloved wife, Mrs. Alice Lorene Bray McDowell. A celebration of their lives will be held Sunday at 2:00 PM in the Faith Tabernacle in Byron. The Rev. David Yancey and the Rev. Joseph Yancey will officiate . Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery in Macon.
Mr. McDowell was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the son of the late James M. McDowell and the late Geneva Hewett McDowell. He was a veteran of the U. S Marine Corps having served during World War II. Mr. McDowell was a member of Faith Tabernacle in Byron. He was retired from Robins Air Force Base.
Mr. McDowell is survived by his children, Jim McDowell, Linda McDowell and Nancy McDowell all of Oklahoma, his brothers and sisters; Helen Rogers of Oklahoma, Jessie DuVall of Kansas, Jean Melton of Tennessee, Bessie Grumbine of Arkansas, John McDowell of Oklahoma, his step sons; Harvey J. (Joyce) Bray, Jr. of Macon, William Lloyd Bray of Byron, and Gary L. (Wanda) Bray of Macon, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son Fred McDowell, and 2 brothers; David McDowell and Paul McDowell.
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Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery has charge of arrangements.
