James Elmer McDowell

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James Elmer “Corky” McDowell, 56, of 63 Bingham Road, died Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at his residence.

A native of Washington DC, he was the son of the late Jeter Elmer McDowell, Jr. and Claudia E. Mallard McDowell.

He was a member of the Cathedral of All Souls and was an employee of Ingles Grocery at South Forest.

He is survived by his sister, Linda M. McDowell of Woodfin, his brother, Gary C. McDowell of Leicester and his former wife, Kay Pritchard of Asheville.

A service will be held at 6:00 PM Sunday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Rev. Ronnie Owen. The family will receive friends following the service. A graveside service will be held at 11 am Tuesday at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory.

Memorials may be made to the Cathedral of All Souls, 9 Swann Street, Asheville, NC 28803.

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  1. My deepest sympathy to James’ family and the loss of a classmate. (Class of 1963, Erwin High.)

  2. Kay, Linda and Gary, please know that we are thinking of you and praying for you and for Corky. Love, Bob and Ruth Pritchard


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