Robert C McDowell

Robert C. McDowell (78) of Crittenden County, KY passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 26, 2024. Having fought to the end against a failing body, he remains a hero to his loved ones who will attempt to live their best lives between the ditches in honor of Flee-ah-daudy. Bob was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and Veteran of the United States Army.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca A. McDowell; children, Robert D. McDowell, Stephanie M. (Michael) Carter, Timothy L. (Marta) McDowell, Crystal L. (Larry) Baxley, Ranetta E. McDowell, RaKara D. (Grant) Allen, and RaShawna D. (JT) Tinsley; grandchildren, Robert E. and John W. McDowell, Devon Wilson, Olivia Carter, Tessa McDowell, and Tyler and Nathan Baxley; great grandchild, Isabella Baxley; brother, William "Bill" McDowell and sisters, Sharon Maddux, Mayree Sherer, Cindy Jett and Kem Thompson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Virginia McDowell, Jr and son, Eddie Knight.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 PM Friday, March 29, 2024 and from 9 to 11 AM Saturday, March 30 with a service to follow at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY and interment at Rosebud Cemetery. 

Military Rites will be held at the cemetery on Saturday.

Donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or the Rosebud Maintenance Fund.