Lester Dowell Obituary

We bid farewell to Lester Dowell (Kansas City, Missouri), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 26, 2025 at the age of 85. Lester touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lester Dowell to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Nathaniel Dowell and Nola Brown Dowell; and his siblings, Pauline, Barbara, Bessie, Donald, Larry and Nat.

He is survived by: his wife Betty Prewitt Dowell; his children, Gregory Bruce Dowell of Kansas City and Leslie Suzanne McCleary (Josh) of Eudora, Kansas.; his grandchildren, Ryan (Kelsey), Jacob Dowell (Allyse), Ella, Max and Halle McCleary; his brother James; his sister-in-law Lora Dowell of Chillicothe, Missouri; Harper Beth Dowell. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bruce's name to Solid Rock Bible Church.