Paul Dowdell

Paul Dowdell, 57, of Syracuse, departed peacefully from this earthy realm on Friday, February 18, 2011, at his home. He was born on July 31, 1953 in Syracuse, New York to the union of Wilbert and Frances Dowdell. He was a life resident of Syracuse, New York. He attended Syracuse Public Schools, Washington Irving and Clinton Elementary, H.W. Smith Middle School, and graduated from William Nottingham High School. Paul received a B.A. and M.S. in Education from Oswego State University. He also served four years in the United States Army. Mr. Dowdell is a member of Gospel Temple C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of the late Elder G.V. McClellan and Elder Hyrd Seals, Sr. and currently Elder James Lorrick. Paul held several positions in the church, serving as a licensed minister and was the Sunday school and Y.P.W.W. Superintendent. Paul was currently Vice Principal at Grant Middle School. He taught fifth grade at Bellevue School and was employed 17 years at the Salvation Army. Proceeded in death by his parents, one sister, and three brothers.

He leaves to mourn six sisters, Mary Sheppard of Buffalo, NY, Lithia Harris, Cordell Dowell, Shirley Cage, Lela Barnes, and Dean (George) Anthony, all of Syracuse, NY; one brother, George Dowell of Syracuse, NY; special friend, Ella Crenshaw.

All services will be held at Gospel Temple C.O.G.I.C., 571 Oakwood Ave, Syracuse. Calling hours will be on Friday from 6-7:30 p.m. with a memorial service immediately following.

Final services will be held on Saturday with viewing from 10-11 a.m. with funeral service to begin promptly at 11 a.m.

Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME is in care of arrangements.