Thomas Hugh McDowell Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For Thomas Hugh McDowell

Thomas Hugh McDowell was born on August 4, 1942 to the late Booker T. McDowell, Sr. and Mary Alice Tinsley McDowell in Spartanburg County where he was reared in a loving home. Thomas graduated from Florence Chapel High School, Class of 1960. He was baptized at the Upper Shady Grove Baptist Church where he remained a member until his adolescence. Mr. McDowell retired from the United States Air Force after twenty-four years of active military duties. He also retired from the Adel Fire Department in Adel, GA. Minister McDowell was called to preach the Gospel in the early 1980s at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Adel, GA where he served until his return back home to South Carolina in 2008. Thomas loved the outdoors and anything that was mechanical. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: his brother, Samuel J.; and his sister, Mildred. Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: his wife, Hazel McDowell; his five daughters, Katrina, Kim (Olu), Kenya (Shannon), Tamora (Corey) and Tiffany; his goddaughter who was reared as a daughter, Jaunarra Cornelious; his sisters, Mary Kelly of Spartanburg, SC and Betty Weicks of California; his three brothers, Minister Booker T. (Brenda) McDowell, Jr., Henry C. (Carolyn) McDowell and Kenneth L. (Sandra) McDowell all of Wellford, Sc; his eleven grandchildren, Kamron, Madison, Shannon, Jr., Kamoree, Morgan, Kaleb, Daniel, Logan, Jayden, Braylan and Braxton; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Services will be held on: Saturday, July 31, 2021 Eleven O’Clock in the Morning Upper Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery 1580 John Dodd Road Wellford, South Carolina

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My family and I send our sincere condolences, prayers and love to your family. He was and will always be a special person and pastor in our hearts and memories. We love you Hazel and his beautiful family. Brenda Graham and Family💔❤️🙏🏽 Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

I'm sorry for your loss. Words can't express how he will truly be missed. Keep his loving memories alive. Blessings2 Beverly Griffin

Praying for your strength. May God keep you during your time of sorrow. Stevie and Jennell Lane

Our Prayer's Are With You And Your Family May GOD Comfort Each Of You Minister Bill And Sandra Jones 8

Our condolences to the McDowell family. The Gilliam family.

We are so sorry to find that Thomas has passed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please take care and know we are thinking of your family. Your Adel Ga. friends Jimmy and Cathy Walker

On behalf of my family and the entire Adel Fire Department family, we send our condolences to the family of Thomas "Doc" McDowell!

Sincere condolences from The Skylyn Wellness Center staff and Dr John. Prayers are with the entire family.

Uncle McDowell you will missed dearly. I have so many wonderful memories of you! I will miss you dearly. I love you Aunt Hazel..
Zandy

From your Adel family. Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God grant you the strength to push forward with each and every passing day. We love you and we are here for you. Love your Uncle Joe & family.

I know this is a cycle of life. Nonetheless, it still hurts.
Give my mama a hug for me, Uncle Mac. Love you to the moon and back.

Sincere condolences to the family. May Thomas live on in your cherished memories. Frankie Rice

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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