Herbert Carroll Dowell, Jr.
November 14, 1935 – December 30, 2023
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Herbert Carroll Dowell, Jr., 88, of Conway, SC and formerly of Owings, MD passed away December 30, 2023. He was born November 14, 1935, in Paris, MD, now a part Owings, to Herbert Carroll Sr. and Charlotte (Manifold) Dowell. Herbert grew up in Calvert County and graduated from Calvert High School in 1953. He farmed tobacco and drove school buses with his family business, Dowell Bus Service. Herbert joined the United States Army in 1958 and served in Germany before being honorably discharged in 1960 with the Good Conduct Medal. He married Barbara Ann Moncrief on June 30, 1962, and they lived in Owings on the family farm. He was employed as a security guard at the Naval Research Base in Randle Cliff. Herbert joined the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department at age 17 and was a life member serving for 60 years as a volunteer, Vice President, and President. In his spare time Herbert enjoyed listening to bluegrass music, camping, attending Redskins games, where he was a season ticket holder for many years, and NASCAR, especially Cale Yarborough.
Herbert is survived by his loving wife Barbara Dowell, children Linda Ferguson and Steven Dowell, grandchildren Stephanie, Travis, and Justin, and sister Margaret Revelle. He was preceded in death by his brother John Dowell and sister Elise Mills.
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- Funeral Service
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
10:00 AM
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Barbara and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We always had a fun time with you and Herbie, Mom and Dad, with many laughs! We have many good memories from camping and bluegrass festivals. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers!
To Herbie’s family. I have know the Dowell family since I was a child. My Mom & Herbie grew up together,
My Aunt Velma lived across the street from the Dowell’s store. It was always a fun place to visit. As I got older
& joined the fire department I always ran into Herbie & his daughter at meetings, Ocean City, I remember he came
to my Mother’s viewing. He was alwasy so nice & had a smile. Very kind man. So sorry for your loss. May he rest in
peace. My the family’s memories hold y9u a life time. When Engine Co. 1 rolls out Herbie will be your guardian angel
watching over you. May God Bless you all.
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Aunt Barbara I’m so sorry about Uncle Herbie. Sorry I can’t make the service I will keep all of you in my prayers. Love you! Linda has my cell .
Barbara and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We always had a fun time with you and Herbie, Mom and Dad, with many laughs! We have many good memories from camping and bluegrass festivals. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers!
Thank you Keith.
My dad’s funeral services were beautiful today and wished it wasn’t rainy and high winds.
Sending my Condolences to the Family of Mr. Dowell, Jr. I remember him when he drove the transportation bus.
Mrs. Dowell,
I am so sorry for you loss. Mr. Dowell was loved and liked by many. You and the family will be in my prayers.
Thank you Rob and we all will miss my father very much.
To Herbie’s family. I have know the Dowell family since I was a child. My Mom & Herbie grew up together,
My Aunt Velma lived across the street from the Dowell’s store. It was always a fun place to visit. As I got older
& joined the fire department I always ran into Herbie & his daughter at meetings, Ocean City, I remember he came
to my Mother’s viewing. He was alwasy so nice & had a smile. Very kind man. So sorry for your loss. May he rest in
peace. My the family’s memories hold y9u a life time. When Engine Co. 1 rolls out Herbie will be your guardian angel
watching over you. May God Bless you all.
Thank you Dottie