Boyd Dowell (1945-2012) - Boyd was originally from Pennsylvania, but now is living in Mountain City, Tennessee. He is a welcome addition to our group at the Smyth County Jam. Boyd has been playing since he was about ten years old; he plays guitar, banjo, bass and mandolin. He is related (cousin) to our good friend Kenny Price. Boyd is a member of "EC Miller's Gold Rush Revue Band". His musical heritage comes down from his dad's side; Roy Dowell and his dad's brother Ray played guitar and fiddle respectively. Boyd has written several songs and sings them well. we were honored by his singing one at the jam. He has recently retired from the Tennessee Department of Prisons located near Mountain City.
In Memorandum
Boyd Dowell, 67 passed away December 10, 2012 at Agape Senior Center in Conway, SC.
He was born September 3, 1945 in West Chester, PA a son of the late Roy Earl and Leona Dunn Dowell. He was predeceased by brother, McArthur Blevins.
Boyd was a retired law enforcement officer, a huge Philadelphia Phillies Fan and loved bluegrass music and playing his Martin guitar.
Survivors include his brother, Burnice Dowell of Delaware; two sisters, Linda Goslin of Myrtle Beach, SC and Judy Zetts of New Jersey; and lifelong friends, Marvin and Ann Donavan and Shane of Johnson City, TN.
Also many neices and nephews,aunts,uncles,cousins and and great nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday December 12, 2012 at First Freewill Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach with the funeral service following starting at 7pm with Rev. Wayne Snipes officiating.
Burial will take place next week at Oxford Cemetery in Oxford, PA with Levine and Sons, Inc. conducting services in Pennsylvania (215-942-4700).
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to charity of one’s choice.
McMillan-Small Funeral Home in Myrtle Beach is handling the arrangements.
As requested by the family, this obituary is a courtesy of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home, Mountain City, TN.
