Jerry McDowell

Chesnee, SC - - Jerry Wayne McDowell, 72, of 140 McDowell Road, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Spartanburg Medical Center.

Born in Spartanburg, he was the husband of Joyce Marie Miller McDowell and son of the late Lionel Burnett McDowell and Betty Ruth Ezell McDowell.  He retired from Arrow Automotive and formerly worked part-time for Triangle Ice.  Jerry was a commissioner and firefighter with Chesnee Rescue 8 and a member of Arrowwood Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Richie McDowell (Courtney) of Cowpens; two daughters, Hope Peeler (Rex) of Chesnee and Yvette McKelvey (Kyle) of Fort Benning, GA; seven brothers and sisters; seven grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sherie Painter.

The family will receive friends from 2:00PM until 3:00PM on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Arrowwood Baptist Church.  Memorial services will immediately follow at 3:00PM at the Church with Reverend Daniel Godfrey officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

The family will be at the residence, 140 McDowell Road, Chesnee, SC 29323.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC