LEXINGTON - On Friday, March 9, 2018, Larry E. McDowell was welcomed home into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 71 years. He was born in Shelby, NC and spent the majority of his life living in Columbia, SC. He graduated from Olympia School and after high school joined the US NAVY where he served during the Vietnam War. After serving in the Navy, Larry worked for the Columbia Fire Department, where he received an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science from Midlands Technical College. He worked for the Columbia Fire Department for 25 years and retired as Battalion Chief in 1992. Larry was a faithful member of Lexington Baptist Church and Unity Sunday School class.
He is predeceased by his first wife, Brenda. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Carolyn, and his children, Kelly (Jim), Carol (Greg), and Mark (Andrea). Larry adored his 4 grandchildren Joshua, Lauren, Abbie, and Austin.
A Celebration of life Service will be held on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, West Columbia Chapel 820 West Dunbar Road, West Columbia, SC 29170. Family and friends will be received between the hours of 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
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