Richard McDowell

Richard Carter McDowell, 92, of Elkins, passed away on November 12, 2024, at Elkins Rehabilitation & Convalescent Center surrounded by his family. Born on May 24, 1932, in Davis, he was the son of the late Orie Carter and Marjorie (Good) McDowell.

Richard was a graduate of Davis High School, class of 1950. He worked for Mon Power as an utilities manager. Richard was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Elkins and a Master Mason of Thomas Fairfax Lodge No. 174. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Rebecca J. McDowell, to whom he was married on October 13, 1952; three children, Jeffrey Carter McDowell and wife Sandy, Richard Lynn McDowell, and David Kirk McDowell and wife LuAnn; seven grandchildren, Joshua, Susan, Michael, Riley, Miranda, Lydia, and Lea; seven great grandchildren, Evan, Andrew, Jacquelin, Carter, Jillian, Liam, and Amelia; and his daughter in law, Edie McDowell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two children, Mary Susan McDowell and Matthew Alan McDowell; his granddaughter, Virginia "Lori" McDowell; his daughter in law, Catherine McDowell, and his sister, Barbara June Hinkle.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Elkins 315 Kerens Ave., Elkins, WV 26241 or Davis United Methodist Church 388 Thomas Ave., Davis, WV 26260.

Friends will be received on Monday, November 18, 2024, from 10 to 11 AM, at the Hinkle-Fenner Funeral Home, 567 Thomas Ave., Davis. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM in the funeral home with Pastor Tim Edin officiating. Interment will follow in the Davis Cemetery.

The Hinkle-Fenner Funeral Home is honored to be serving the McDowell family.