Donnie L. “Lyn” McDowell, 47, passed away Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. He was born April 19, 1972, to the late Bobby and JoAnn Sellers McDowell.
He is survived by brothers, Allan McDowell and Brian McDowell (Rhonda), along with a host of other family members and friends; nephews, and nieces, Jared, Allie, Owen, Kaylee and Kenzie; and his longtime love, Lisa Simmons.
Lyn was a heavy equipment operator all of his adult life and especially good at running a bulldozer. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, flounder fishing and growing vegetables and flowers.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Brunswick Funeral Service Chapel, Shallotte, with the Rev. Jason Benton officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held in the Galloway Cemetery, West, Supply. Casket bearers will be Allan McDowell, Brian McDowell, Mike Phillips, Kent Phillips, Brent Phillips and Kendall Ward. Honorary casket bearers will be friends and coworkers.
The family appreciates the many thoughts, prayers and calls. They also wish to express special thanks to Chief Mark Hewett and crew of Civietown Fire Department, Supply Fire Department, Bill Bailey and Bossy Clemmons, and Brunswick County Emergency Medical Services.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
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