James McDowell Obituary James Lewis McDowell March 1, 1931 － January 8, 2023 Smithfield － James Lewis "Jim" McDowell, 91, passed away on January 8, 2023. He was born March 1, 1931 in Newport News, VA to the late Lewis Fredrick McDowell and Mary Hallie Reed. He is survived by his brother Lewis Fred McDowell of Boise, ID, and his best friend Dooley, a Miniature Pinscher. Other survivors include his close friends and extended family, Mary and Rita Porter of Franklin, VA, his nieces Cheril Heal and Susie Benksin of South Carolina, a nephew Richard McDowell of Boise, ID, and many cousins in VA, WV, and SC. Jim was predeceased by his sister, Carol Elaine Heal and her husband of Maine. He was retired from the US Navy where he earned many awards and also from the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station. He was an avid and successful fisherman and hunter who loved the sport and the friends he met while enjoying these activities. He loved visiting Monroe County, WV, the birthplace of his parents. Wright Funeral Home and Crematory in Franklin VA are in charge of arrangements. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Jan. 10, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/james-l-mcdowell 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/james-mcdowell-obituary?id=38609223 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: James Lewis "Jim" McDowell, 91, of Smithfield, passed away on 8 January 2023. Born on 1 March 1931 in Newport News, VA, he was a retired US Navy veteran and former Yorktown Naval Weapons Station employee. Jim was an avid fisherman and hunter who cherished his outdoor activities and friendships. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: Wright Funeral Home and Crematory in Franklin, VA handled the arrangements for James McDowell's funeral services. No specific details about the funeral date, location, or burial were provided in the obituary. ### The Edited Obituary: James McDowell Obituary James Lewis McDowell 1 March 1931 - 8 January 2023 Smithfield - James Lewis "Jim" McDowell, 91, passed away on 8 January 2023. He was born 1 March 1931 in Newport News, VA to the late Lewis Fredrick McDowell and Mary Hallie Reed. He is survived by his brother Lewis Fred McDowell of Boise, ID, and his best friend Dooley, a Miniature Pinscher. Other survivors include his close friends and extended family, Mary and Rita Porter of Franklin, VA, his nieces Cheril Heal and Susie Benksin of South Carolina, a nephew Richard McDowell of Boise, ID, and many cousins in VA, WV, and SC. Jim was predeceased by his sister, Carol Elaine Heal and her husband of Maine. He was retired from the US Navy where he earned many awards and also from the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station. He was an avid and successful fisherman and hunter who loved the sport and the friends he met while enjoying these activities. He loved visiting Monroe County, WV, the birthplace of his parents. Wright Funeral Home and Crematory in Franklin VA are in charge of arrangements. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | James Lewis McDowell | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 91 | | Birth | 1 March 1931; Newport News, VA | | Death | 8 January 2023; Smithfield | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------|----------------------------| | James Lewis McDowell | Decedent | Smithfield, VA | | Lewis Fredrick McDowell | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Mary Hallie Reed | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Lewis Fred McDowell | Sibling | Boise, ID | | Carol Elaine Heal | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Mary Porter | Friend | Franklin, VA | | Rita Porter | Friend | Franklin, VA | | Cheril Heal | Niece | South Carolina | | Susie Benksin | Niece | South Carolina | | Richard McDowell | Nephew | Boise, ID | ### Other Relevant Information 1. James McDowell was known as "Jim" to friends and family. 2. He retired from the US Navy, where he earned many awards. 3. He also retired from the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station. 4. Jim was an avid and successful fisherman and hunter. 5. He loved the sport of fishing and hunting and the friends he met through these activities. 6. He enjoyed visiting Monroe County, WV, which was the birthplace of his parents. 7. Jim had a best friend named Dooley, a Miniature Pinscher.