With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Earnest McDowell, Jr., 81, of Salters, SC, a retired roofer and husband of Annie McDowell, who passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at his residence.

Life Reflection

Earnest McDowell, Jr. was the son of the late Inez and Earnest McDowell, Sr. He was born November 27, 1942 in Lane, South Carolina. Five days before his 82nd birthday, he went home, with his wife by his side.

Earnest lived in Jacksonville, Florida for 40 years, he was the husband of Annie M. Wilson McDowell. They were blessed with three wonderful sons, Tony, Gerald and Earnest III; a granddaughter he raised as his own, Tyreal McDowell.

Earnest was baptized in the name of Jesus in Jacksonville, Florida at Bible Way Church. He was a member of Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church for many years. Earnest served as a Trustee, Van Driver and various other positions there before he moved back home and became a member of St. James A.M.E. Church where he grew up.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Annie McDowell of the home; three sons, Tony T. McDowell, Gerald (Pam) McDowell and Earnest McDowell, III all of Jacksonville, FL; a granddaughter he reared as his own, Tyreal L. McDowell of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Connie Butler of Atlanta, GA, Malik D. McDowell, Chris McDowell, Jabez McDowell, Aaron McDowell Candace Butler all of Jacksonville, FL, Tony McDowell and Chris Butler both of Atlanta, GA, Ashley (Myer) Jones and Patrick Jones both of Jacksonville, FL; one brother, Genesis McDowell of South Carolina; one brother-in-law, Esaw (Jean) Wilson of South Carolina; four sisters-in-law, Evangelist Mary (Lloyd) Starks of Greeleyville, SC, Betty  Wilson, Mary (Harvey) Carroll and Mildred (Joe) Weston all of Philadelphia, PA; two very good friends, Herbert and James Neman; and so many others that loved him very much.

The family is receiving friends and family at his late residence, 164 Council Road, Salters, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.