Rodney Eugene McDowell Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Rodney Eugene McDowell (Gaffney, South Carolina), whose life came to an end on February 17, 2026 at the age of 65, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rodney Eugene McDowell to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul McDowell and Collossia McDowell; his grandparents, Azell, Roberta Robbs, Will and Frankie McDowell; and his brother Kelvin.

He is survived by: his children, Kenyal Rodgers of Columbia, Jarvis Harris of Charlotte, Olivene Makerson, Whitney Hoey of Charlotte and Rodney Paul McDowell of Gaffney; his grandchildren, Mylik Harris, Yasmine Harris, Jaden Harris and Skylar Harris; his great grandchild Kadence Bradford; his siblings, James McKinney (Verdell), Sebrina Dawkins, Audrey Oglesby (Steven) and Jeanetta Jackson (Toney); and his aunts and uncles, Betty McDowell Vernon, Maimie McDowell, Carol McFadden, Mozell Dewberry, Lavern Smith, Khalilah B. Hameed, Zeotha R. Hameed and Charles Smith.