Mr. Kelly Eugene McDowell

February 16, 1949 - January 13, 2022

Conway... Kelly Eugene McDowell, age 72, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. Born February 16, 1949 in Horry County, he was the son of the late Kelly Hope McDowell and Ethel Mae McDowell. Mr. McDowell was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Vietnam War. He honorably served his country and obtained the rank of Sergeant, earning three Bronze Stars. Along with his parents, Mr. McDowell was predeceased by a son, Billy Wayne McDowell and his siblings, William "Charlie" David McDowell, Irene Rackley, and Kelly McDowell Jr. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Priscilla Anne McDowell; a daughter, Crystal Lail and her husband, Paul; grandchildren, Kelly Hansen and husband, Chase and Brandon Lail and wife, Madison; great-grandchildren, Aubrey Lail, Maddix Lomax, and Waylon Lail; siblings, Doris Smith, Linda Gartner, Tommy McDowell, Paula Benton, and Dennis McDowell; and many nieces, nephews, and cherished friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with Rev. Stuart Jacobs officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. To view the funeral service via livestream, please click the link below. https://vimeo.com/event/1727514 The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and doctors of Mercy Hospice-Lower Cape Fear. Please sign the online guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.