John McDowell VII

Born and raised in Charlotte, John was the son of John and Betty McDowell. He grew up on the family farm in Steele Creek. He loved God, family, hard work and farming. He loved to be outside and busy.

John was a member of Steele Creek Presbyterian Church for 69 years. He was a Deacon and Sunday school teacher. He Chaired and served on the Building and Grounds and Cemetery Committee. In 2019, John and his wife joined a new church family at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Clover, SC.

He was married for 37 years. They were blessed with two wonderful daughters. John was a loving, fun father and role model. He loved his family. John instilled the importance of God and faith to them. He was a good friend to many. You could always count on him for help. He owned and operated McDowell Landscaping for 38 years.

John leaves behind his wife, Debbie; two daughters, Megan and husband Mac Winget and Abby and husband Thomas Chidester; son, John McDowell and wife Julie; six precious grandchildren, Mary, Ella, Wyatt, Thomas, Jaycee and John Paul; his much loved brother, Robby and wife Robin McDowell; and other loved family members.

His service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2445 Highway 557, Clover, SC 29710. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00-1:45 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church.

1 Corinthians 2:9 But, as it is written, "What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him."