Johnny Sherman McDowell, age 71, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at UK – Saint Clarie Hospital in Morehead, Kentucky.
He was born Monday, June 22, 1953, in Carter County, Kentucky, to the late Roy Sherman McDowell and Dorothy White McDowell Davis.
Johnny proudly served his country in the United States Army and he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and fishing. He loved taking care of his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Ann McDowell, Gloria McDowell; two brothers, Allen McDowell, Dewey McDowell; one sister, Rosie Burchett.
Johnny is survived by his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Jackie Daviault McDowell; three sons, John Steven McDowell of Owensboro, Kentucky, Johnny Ray McDowell, Joseph Shane McDowell both of Olive Hill, Kentucky; four daughters, Melonye Fowler of Owensboro, Kentucky, Carrie O’Kelly of Grahn, Kentucky, Johnda McDowell and Mirakle McDowell both of Grayson, Kentucky; twenty grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; three sisters, Diana (Carlos) Duncan, Ella (Howard) Duncan of Grahn, Kentucky, Denise (Tim) Orcutt of Upper Tygart, Kentucky, along with several nieces, nephews and other family and friends who will sadly miss him.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother Jason Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the McDowell Cemetery, in Grayson, Kentucky.
Friends may visit after 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2024, until the service hour at Globe Funeral Chapel.
Johnny Ray McDowell, Landon McDowell, Tyler McDowell, Carlos Duncan Jr. will serve as pallbearers.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky is honored to serve the family of Johnny Sherman McDowell.
