LTC (Retired) Frank “Mac” McDowell, Jr., 90, of Columbia, SC, passed away on February 6, 2022. He was born on March 29, 1931 to the late Frank McDowell, Sr. and Beulah Richardson McDowell in Marlboro County.
He joined the U.S. Army in July 1949 and retired after 26 years of service. In 1958, he graduated from Officers Candidate School and became a Second Lieutenant. While in the Army, he received a Bachelor’s of General Education degree in 1962 from the University of Omaha and Master of Hospital Administration degree in 1969 from Baylor University. Throughout his military career, he received many letters of commendation and medals. He served in Korea and Vietnam.
He was predeceased by his nine brothers and sisters; his three sons, Steven, Bryan and Mitchell McDowell and granddaughter, Kristen McDowell. He is survived by his wife, Donna Jean McDowell, of 65 years; granddaughter, Crystal Cox and great grandchildren, Aden, Nyah and Ella Cox, all of North Augusta.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oliver Gospel Mission, PO Box 7697, Columbia, SC 29202.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.caughmanlexington.com for the McDowell, family.
