Joe McDowell
October 30, 1991 ~ October 7, 2020
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Joseph Coleman McDowell, III, age 28, of Houston, Texas. Joe was called to join our Lord on Wednesday, the 7th day of October 2020 after he physically and mentally fought over the past nine months in the hospital. He was born on the 30th day of October 1991, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Joseph Coleman McDowell, Jr. and Mary Patricia McDowell.
Joe was a 2010 graduate of Flower Mound High School. He enjoyed baseball, guitars and working out in his spare time. Joe had a unique passion for life and loved others unconditionally. He was a Christian and member of Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church. Joe left this world too soon, but we will be reunited with him one day on the golden streets of Heaven.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, J.C. and Jan McDowell and Al and Marie Lynch.
Joe is survived by his fiancé, Megahn Powell; father, Cole McDowell and wife Jamie of Houston; mother, Mary Pat Sadlowski of Carrollton; sisters, Sarah Van Vuren and husband Taylor of Azle, Rebecca McDowell of Austin; beloved dogs, Bailey and Oakley; and other family and friends.
A Celebration of Life Service for Joe McDowell is to be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon, on Saturday, the 17th day of October 2020 in the Rhone Memorial Chapel officiated by Dr.John Allen. Interment will follow at Land of Memory Cemetery.
For those unable to attend the service, a live stream will be accessible through Rhone Funeral Home's Facebook Page.
Friends and family are invited to a viewing and visitation prior to the service beginning at half past twelve in the afternoon until one o'clock in the afternoon, on Saturday. (Kindly note that for the protection of all who visit our funeral home, current protocols and guidelines are in place where masks and social distancing are required.)
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Cole McDowell, Justin Reed, Taylor Van Vuren, Lance Gallo, Jeremy Gallo, Wes Winfrey and Billy Jack Wright. Tor Matthews will serve as honorary pallbearer.
The family would like to express how grateful they are to the staff at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center for the excellent care given to Joe during his stay in the hospital.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in Joe McDowell's memory can be directed towards Memorial Hermann for ECMO research at the Center for Advanced Heart Failure; online at www.memorialhermann.org/donate; by mail to 929 Gessner, Suite 2650, Houston, Texas 77024; or by phone at 713-242-4400.
Services for Joseph Coleman McDowell, III are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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While we only knew Joe as a young high school/college student through his parents, we would like to express our heartfelt condolences to all those who knew and loved him. We were saddened to hear of his passing at such a young age. We will be praying for his family and loved ones as they follow their different pathways of grief regarding his death and celebration of his life. Jim & Nora Story
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I remember when you called and said you were going to be a mother. I was so happy that I went and bought baby socks for Joe. It has been 8 years, 2 months, and twelve days that Benny, III went to heaven. My email address is debbinichols@hotmail.com. Please remember that I know how you are aching in your heart more than anyone else It will get better with time. Please know I am thinking and praying for you every day.
May God bless you, watch over you and know that I am praying for you every day.
   Big hugs, lots of love, and God’s many blessings to you —- Debbi Nichols
My name is Mary Papion and I am a health care worker at Memorial Hermann Hospital, I knew Joe and the one thing I can say is that he was a fighter and he was not giving up without a fight. He fought the Good Fight. Joe loved his family so much, I was a personal witness to the love that Cole showed towards Joe during his final hours, even during this pandemic when he was allowed to see his son he was there. The bond between the two was undeniable and unbreakable . Rest In Peace Joe. You’re earned your wings.
Dear McDowell Family - We share your sorrow today and pray you will have God’s peace that passes understanding. Our love,
Curtis & Patti Shore
To McDowell and family as you lay to rest today a son whom you loved and cared for, our hearts goes out to all of you as you go through one of the hardest days. May God continue to be with the family every step of the way. Under his wings you are safely abiding. May God bless and keep each one of you in his tender care.
I met Joe along with Cole, Mary Pat , Sarah and Rebecca nearly twenty years ago when they first came to St Thomas.
We connected from the very first moment I drove them to Charlotte Amarlie. I have met Joe many times after. He was a wonderful young man full of energy.
He will be greatly missed by his family, close friends and well wishers. We all will miss Joe. I say to the family… stay strong, trust in the Lord.
Dear Cole, Mary Pat and family~We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers in the loss of your beloved son-Joe.
With our sincere condolences~ Sheila & Roger Herzog