Harold "Jr." Dowell, 75, died Friday July 12, 2013 at the Hosparus Care Center. Born in Irvington, Ky. September 9, 1937 he is the son of the late Harold & Martha Vangrift Dowell Sr.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran, member of the Grace Baptist Church in LaGrange, the UAW #862 and retired after 35 years with the Ford Motor Company. Mr. Dowell was an avid NASCAR,NFL and U of L fan but his family was his life, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his sons, Andy Dowell (Anna) and Tony Dowell, 3 sisters; Louise Kelly, Nancy Barnsfather (Curt), Patsy Wilson (Jim), 5 brothers; Lemor (Rosalie), Henry (Peggy), Bobby (Susie), Carl (Debbie) and Donnie (Sydney). 4 grandchildren; Alex, Alana, Nick, Natalie and 1 great grandchild, Braylee, also survive. He was preceded in death by his life partner of 25 years, Shirley Ford.
A service celebrating Jr.'s life will be held 11:00 am Tuesday July 16th at Louisville Memorial Gardens Funeral Home East, 11601 Ballardsville Rd. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1201 Story Ave. Ste#200, Louisville, Ky. 40206
Visitation Details
Monday, July 15th, 2013 3:00pm - 8:00pm, Louisville Memorial Gardens Funeral Home East
Service Details
Tuesday, July 16th, 2013 11:00am, Louisville Memorial Gardens Funeral Home East