Harold MacDowell Obituary
The passing of Harold MacDowell (Fort Smith, Arkansas) occurred on September 23, 2026. Harold, born on April 2, 1932 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Harold touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Harold’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Harold F. MacDowell and Dorothy P. MacDowell; wife: Gelene Gish MacDowell; brothers: William MacDowell and Robert MacDowell; sister: Bettye Laughlin; sons: Harold F. MacDowell III (Cathy) and Jeffrey N. MacDowell (Kelly); grandchildren: Sara [Michael] Murph, Paul [Emily] MacDowell, Eliza MacDowell [Dan Unrue] and Olivia MacDowell; great-grandchild: Charlotte; other: Calline Ellis.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 20th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. John's Episcopal Church (215 N 6th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, 215 N. 6th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901; The Good Samaritan Clinic, 1316 S Zero St, Fort Smith, AR 72901; Grace Episcopal Church, 215 N 6th Street, Muskogee, OK 74401; the Rotary Club of Fort Smith Fred Baker Memorial Endowment or the Western Arkansas Community Foundation Operating Endowment, both at Arkansas Community Foundation, 5 Allied Drive, Ste 51110, Little Rock, AR 72202.
