Gerald Dwain Dowell, 53, of China Spring, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018.
Visitation: 6-8pm Thursday, September 6 at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco.
Funeral Service: 2pm on Friday, September 7 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Greg Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Mexia Cemetery.
Since 2010, Gerald has been the owner and operator of Rusty Star BBQ on FM 185 in China Spring.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Dean Dowell; father-in-law, George Herinckx; grandparents, Clovis and Ozella Belvin, Emmitt and Jewel Dowell, and Luther Hendrick.
Gerald is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kelly Dowell; daughter, Millie Cline and husband Chaz; parents, Gene and Kay Dowell; sister, Laurie Yates; mother-in-law, Sandra Herinckx; sister-in-law, Stacey Herinckx; grandmother, Mildred Hendrick; and numerous other relatives.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to Top Hand Cowboy Church.
The family would like to acknowledge a special thank you to Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, especially the 2nd Floor ICU nurses, doctors, and staff.
Contact Information:
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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The McLennan County Jr Livestock Show sends our sincerest sympathy to the Dowell Family. Our thoughts and prayers to you Millie during this difficult time.
Thank you for prayers and kind words.
Thank you for everything! The good times, The BBQ, the drinks, the company, the stories, and the couch to crash on. You will be forever missed
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We are so sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing. No greater loss is greater than that of a child. May God bless you and sustain you during this time of deep grief and sadness. Sammy and Karan McLarty
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Kelly,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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You are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember Gerald in a playpen in Momma’s home on N23rd. All our love to the family. Godspeed
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Gene Kay and Laurie. We are so sorry to hear of
Gerald’s passing. Our love and prayers go out to each of you. We miss y’all
Sending prayers to the family. Gerald was such a sweet man.
The Farmer Family
Regular patrons of the Rusty Star
Thank you for your support, prayers and thoughts.
Sincere condolences, prayers and love at the loss of your dear Gerald. Butch and Jill Caldwell
Thank you for your support, prayers and thoughts.
Kelly
So sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
I am so sorry for your loss. You were both so kind and encouraging when Jamie was ill. You are in my thought and in my prayers.
Thank you for your support, prayers and thoughts.
To Kelly and Shy
Our hearts are broken but, we will get thru this.
Gerald is in a happy place.
We love you
Papaw and Nana
My condolences to the family. We only met a few times but he was always so genuine and kind. So sorry for you loss.
Klynt Mynar and I send our condolences. While I worked at Bar None, Gerald was always telling everyone about his latest hunt. He passed that love of hunting onto Millie as well. When I went to high school with her she had the same level of excitement, telling us about her hunting trips with her dad as I did talking about my latest barrel race. Y’all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for your memories, thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers for the whole family.
Our hearts and prayers are with the family may God bless all of you
Thank you for your prayers and thoughts.
Our thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Kelly,
Craig and I loved eating yours and Gerald’s food at the Rusty Star. He knew how to smoke the best meat, and you can make the best sides too. Thank you for blessing us with your cooking talents! We are praying for you. God’s strength, comfort, and peace-Craig and Dayna Robinson “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Psalm 34:18
Thank you for your support, prayers and kind words.
Kelly