Clifton Fitzgerald Dowell Obituary (1965 - 2018)

EDEN Clifton Fitzgerald Dowell, 53, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at his residence. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. at Colonial Funeral Home in Madison and following the graveside service in the church fellowship hall. Clifton was born on June 24, 1965 in Guilford County to the late David Cornelius Dowell and Velma Frances Ferris Dowell. Clifton served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a recipient of the Order of St. Barbara award. He enjoyed being an M88 Driver and was well thought of by his peers for his dedication and professionalism. Clifton loved to fish and had a special and deep love for his entire family. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Kathleen Roberts Dowell; sons, Kevin Dowell (Christina), Cody Dowell and Kenneth Dowell (Karly); daughters, Kayla Sexton (Chad) and Danielle Dowell; grandchildren, Camden Dowell, Kole Dowell, Nole Sexton, Emerson Sexton, Oliver Sexton, Skye Dowell, Korie Dowell, Karson Dowell, Alona Dowell, Karmine Dowell and Kingsley Dowell; brother, Jeff Dowell; sisters, Annette Rice and Gloria Dowell; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mickey and Brenda Roberts and special friends, Sgt. Hicks, Steve Kowalaski and Charlie McClendon. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, 2630 US Hwy 220, Madison, NC 27025. The family wished to thank Advanced Health Care and his physical therapist, Jennifer Clark for their wonderful and attentive care. Colonial Funeral Home of Madison is serving the family.