Bobby Lee McDowell of Raeford died November 4, 2023, at the age of 83.
He was born March 29, 1940 in Durham County to the late Maxie and Gladys McDowell.
He served as Chaplain's Assistant Amour Division, Transportation, and Tank Commander in the Army National Guard. Just before retiring from the military, he became a licensed and ordained minister.
He was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Rockfish. In his final days, he served as a Chaplain in the First Health Hoke Hospital.
Along with his parents, he was preceded by his grandparents, John Fuller and Ruth McDowell.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Audrey Williamson McDowell; daughter, Mary Elizabeth McDowell; mother-in-law, Marion Williamson; and aunt, Geneva McKeithan.
A visitation will be held from 12:30-1 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 3219 Lindsey Road, Raeford. A service will follow at 1 p.m. at the church with Tex Deaton and Tommy Underwood officiating. The burial will be in the Rockfish Tabernacle Church Cemetery with full military honors.
Online memorials may be made on the Crumpler Funeral Home website.