J B McDowell, age 76 of Pikeville, died Saturday, February 3, 2018. He was a heavy equipment operator in the construction business for the most part of his life. J B enjoyed farming and driving his mule team on trail rides. His best friend was Jack his Jack Russell.
Preceding J B in death were his parents, Ira Otis and Martha Clemmie Lively McDowell; brother, Billy McDowell; sisters, Ivory McDowell, and Rita Bowman.
Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife of forty-three plus years, Mary Ellen Everett McDowell; daughter, Susan (Vincent) Boring; sons, Jimmy Ray (Bessie )McDowell, Nathan (Debbie) McGowan, Ricky (Kathy) McGowan, Dow (Jenny Kay) McGowan, all of Pikeville; brother, Randy (Janie) McDowell, and Larry McDowell, both of Dunlap; sisters, Louise McDowell, Dunlap, Vera (Joe) Rains, Dunlap, Lorraine Ottinger, Soddy Daisy, Marie (Frank) Mathis, N.C.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
A Celebration of Life will be1:00 pm CST Monday, February 5, 2018 with Minister Ron Gilbert officiating. Burial will be in Collier Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1:00-9:00 Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Condolences can be made at www.pikevillefuneralhome.com. Pikeville Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
Cemetery Details
Location
Arlen Holland Rd
Pikeville, TN 37367
