SSG (Ret.) John Thomas McDowell went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 10, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents; Sable Charles and Lorraine Borscha McDowell. He is survived by his wife; Celeste A. McDowell, one sister; Mary Anne McDowell and two brothers; William (Libby) McDowell and James (Linda) McDowell. Mr. McDowell was retired from the United States Army. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 17, 2018 at 10:15 am at the Alabama National Cemetery 3133 Hwy 119, Montevallo, Al. 35115 with full military honors. Memorial Contributions can be made to the DAV located at P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH. 45250 or the Vietnam Veterans of Montgomery Chapter located at 1032 Haylee Brook Lane. Montgomery, Al. 36117. Fond memories and condolences can be made by going to www.whitechapel-greenwood.com.