Roy McDowell

Coralville, formerly of Marengo- Roy Leon McDowell Jr. Was born September 6, 1955 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Roy L. & Velma Elaine (Schaffner) McDowell. He graduated from Marengo High School in 1975. Roy lived in Marengo and Williamsburg most of his life before moving to the Iowa City area. Roy enjoyed watching movies and wrestling, listening to music and spending time with family. Roy died on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at his home in Coralville at the age of 59 years.

He is survived by two brothers: Gerald McDowell of Cedar Rapids and John McDowell of Marengo; four sisters: Linda Petersen and Jean McDowell both of Marengo, Carol McDowell and Nancy McDowell both of Iowa City; five special brothers: Dennis Bair, Keith Bair, Don Patten, Bill Russell and Kevin McIntyre and many nieces & nephews. He was preceded by his parents.

Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the Powell Funeral Home, Williamsburg. Burial will be in the Millersburg Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, from 4-7 PM at the Powell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers a general memorial fund has been established. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com