Melvin Lee McDowell Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melvin Lee McDowell of Greenwood, South Carolina, who passed away on May 22, 2026, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Melvin and Willie Garrett McDowell; his son Michael McDowell; and his brother Bodie McDowell. He is survived by: his grandchildren, Jon-Michael McDowell (Caroline), Ashley Wetherington (Zach) and Katherine McDowell; his daughter-in-law LeAnn Bailey; his great grandchildren, Brady of Mount Pleasant, Owen of Mount Pleasant, Eben McDowell of Mount Pleasant, Smith of Mount Pleasant and Hixon Wetherington of Mount Pleasant; his siblings, Jack McDowell of Greenwood and Nira Spivey of Greenville; and his close friend Ruthie C. Ellerbe of Greenwood.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6th 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Blyth Funeral Home Chapel (1425 Montague Ave, Greenwood, SC 29649).
