Kim J. McDowell, 72, passed away November 18, 2019. He was born December 5, 1946 in Fort Smith to Lee McDowell and Lavina (Hatley) McDowell. Kim retired from the Arkansas State Highway Dept. after 37 ½ years, and he served in the 188th Air National Guard for 22 years.
He was of the Catholic faith, he loved his family and he loved to fish and hunt.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Randy McDowell.
He is survived by two sons, Jason McDowell and his wife Jill of Van Buren and Travis McDowell and his wife Tonya of Fort Smith; three grandchildren, Emma, Dustin, and Kyla McDowell.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to www.edwardsfuneralhome.com