In Memoriam: Morris Eugene McDowell

Morris Eugene McDowell, 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at his home in Central, LA. He served and defended his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He also served his community through the Central Masonic Lodge #442. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Central, LA, on Thursday, August 1, from 9 a.m. until service at 1 p.m., officiated by Dr. Kevin Hand and . Burial will be at Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Faye Griffin McDowell; daughter, Vicki McDowell Pepper and husband, Wayne; son, Steven Mitchell McDowell, Sr and wife, Stacy.; grandchildren, Molly, Jeremiah, Jamie, Steven "Mitch", Jr., and Sophia Marie McDowell, Misti Pepper, and Casey Corbin; great-grandchildren, Tristin, Kaitlyn, Hayden and Dylan; sisters, Elsie McDowell and Faye Sylvest; as well as many other relatives and dear friends, including his faithful companion who was always at his side, Boobie. He was preceded in death by two sons, Michael "Mickey" Morris McDowell and Richard Eugene McDowell; parents, Louis R. and Mattie McDowell; brother, Louis McDowell; and sister, Betty Leffel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Masonic Dyslexia Foundation at www.childrensdyslexiacenters.org. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com.