Curtis Alden McDowell
July 23, 2012
Curtis A. McDowell 79, was born January 31, 1933 in Greensboro, NC and departed life on July 23, 2012 in North Syracuse, NY. Curtis was a Korean War Veteran. He was a retired Engineer from GE.
Curt was a loving supportive son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was the Patriach of the McDowell/Burwell Clan. Preceded in death by his parents: Annie B. Burwell and Graham Burwell Jr. /Calvin McDowell and siblings, Wilkie W. McDowell and Glen R. McDowell.
Survived by his loving wife Shirley J. McDowell.
Daughters: Victoria Latham-Wright, Michelle Caston (Diano), Tracy "Kiwi" McDowell, Tonya Elizabeth Vido (Kristin), Bridget Royal (Kevin) Ava Darisaw (Earl), Kimberley Royal (Kereeb). Sons: Curtis A. McDowell Jr. and Shawn Royal (Christina).
Siblings: Angela P. McDowell, Rhonda Parker (Darnell) and Graham A. Burwell III (Terry), 22 grandchildren & 10 Great grandchildren.
A host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
The family wishes to express our sincere appreciation for the many kind expression of sympathy during our hours of bereavement.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.