WILLIAMSBURG — Bryan Stephen McDowell, 58, was born July 11, 1962, to the union of Francisco and Delphis Mc Dowell, in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021.
Bryan moved to Williamsburg with his parents in 1971. He attended York County Public Schools and graduated from Bruton High School, where he participated in several sports activities, including varsity football and basketball.
Bryan worked at a few hotels and restaurants in Williamsburg before health issues prevented him from doing so.
Bryan was raised in apostolic churches, including the United Pentecostal Church in Jamaica, the Apostolic Church in Williamsburg and he attended The Peninsula Pentecostals Church in Newport News with his parents. He received the Holy Ghost during a memorable family vacation to Jamaica in 1982.
Bryan was a very friendly, social and bubbly individual. He endured several health challenges over the past 18 years, but he did not allow them to dampen his spirit or cause him to lose his zest for life. Not one to complain, he faced his challenges in stride. Bryan was a “mama’s boy” and proud to show it. We thank God that we got a chance to enjoy his kind, friendly, mouthy and vivacious life. He was a lovely individual.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Easton.
Bryan leaves to cherish precious memories with his parents; sisters, Annette Grier, Ovril McDowell, Marlene Kirkpatrick (John) and Donna McDowell; nieces and nephews, Erika and Alexis Kirkpatrick, DiAndre Grier and Jada and Israel McDowell; aunts, cousins and many friends, including Morris Taylor and Melanie Holmes.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Whiting’s Funeral Home. Due to the current health pandemic, only 50 people may be in attendance with facial coverings and social distancing requirements. Facebook livestreaming will be available at the beginning of the service. Mr. McDowell may be viewed from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to services at the funeral home.
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