Hershel Wayne McDowell, Jr.

Hershel Wayne McDowell, Jr., age 61 of Marion, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at Livingston Hospital in Salem, KY. Wayne was a Laborer with Local 561. He loved fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Renea Nichols McDowell, Marion, KY; his father, Hershel Wayne McDowell, Sr., Marion, KY; two daughters, Mary Sue (Eric) Kerr, Reno, NV and Mallory McDowell, Marion, KY; three sons, J.W. McDowell, Marion, KY, Dalton (Crystal) McDowell, Spring Creek, NV, Quaid McDowell, Henderson, KY; two bonus sons, Corey (Rashelle) Winn, Marion, KY and Sean Winn, Hopkinsville, KY; ten grandchildren, Peighton, Jax, Avery, Camden, Weston, McKenna, Blakley, Izzy, Hunter and Cannon; one sister, Sam (David) Ogletree, Sturgis, KY; one niece, Haley (Dugan) Overfield; great nephews, Baylor and Bryer Overfield.

Wayne was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Sue McDowell.

Wayne’s wishes were to be cremated. Memorial visitation will be Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Gilbert Funeral Home. Memorial services will be at 7:00 pm at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with Bro. Eugene Walters and Bro. Bryan West officiating.