Bobby Lee McDowell

Dateline: Raeford, NC

Mr. Bobby Lee McDowell, of Raeford, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 04, 2023, at the age of 83.

Bobby was born in Durham County, NC on March 29, 1940, to the late Maxie and Gladys McDowell.

Along with his parents, he was preceded by his grandparents, John Fuller and Ruth 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.

Bobby 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. on Thursday, November 09, 2023, at Tabernacle Baptist Church. 3219 Lindsey Rd. Raeford, NC 28376.

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. 

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