Ray Edwards

Dowell, Marshall, 77, departed this world Thursday, April 27, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Melvin Dowell; mother, Mary Elizabeth "Brown" Dowell; and brother, Claude "Melvin" Dowell, Jr.  Marshall is survived by his daughter Kimberly Dowell; son, Marshall Dowell, Jr.; grandchildren, Jacob, Tanner, Fairen, and Georgia; sister-in-law, Madeline Dowell; long-time girlfriend, Cathy; and his faithful road trip companion, Kim.  Marshall grew up in Lakeside where his tenacious work ethic started.  He worked several jobs as a young man, winning trips for top sales contests.  He joined the Army where he became a special forces member in Vietnam.  His service rendered him several medals.  Returning home, he then turned his sights on the automotive business and became a successful car dealer. While in his tenure, he ventured into the Harley-Davidson Community with great success.  His passion then turned to thoroughbred horse racing, where his success was high among his peers.  His horse, Scrappy T, was among one of the biggest horses with a 2nd place showing in the 2005 Preakness with the help of his trainer, W. "Robbie" Bailes.  Marshall's life was one of passion, adventure, travel, and overall lust for life.  He was loved by many.  The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday April 30, 2023 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd, where services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023.  Interment will follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park.

Shirley Jean Brittle (Crim)

I am so sorry to hear this. He lived one house down from mine. As a little child he would come up to my house and visit and we would run get ice cream from the ice cream man. Rest in peace.