Tommy Shelton McDowell, age 80, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at home.

Born December 4, 1944, in Anderson, SC, he was a son of the late William Cecil McDowell and Inez Kathleen McAlister McDowell.

Tommy was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. He had a kind heart, loved his family, and was an amazing provider. There was nothing Tommy couldn't do! He was a generous man who never met a stranger. He was an outdoorsman and avid deer hunter. Tommy was a member of Temple Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Judith Anderson McDowell; daughters, Kimberly McDowell Black (Billy), Pamela McDowell Bevill (Bill), Rachael Grove Atchley (Tony), and Carla Slack Holmes (Rick); brothers, David "Dougal" McDowell (Cecile) and Delano "Jack" McDowell; sister, Gloria "Jill" Gibson; 7 grandchildren, Will, John, Jon, Candice, Taylor, Gage, and Caden; and 7 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 1:00-1:45 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The memorial service will begin at 2:00 pm in the Chapel with Rev. Dan Helvey officiating.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 2905 Standridge Rd., Anderson, SC 29625, or Haven of Rest Ministries, 219 W. Whitner St, Anderson, SC 29624.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting WWW.MCDOUGALDFUNERALHOME.COM.