Beverly Mcdowell

Beverly Blair McDowell, 77, of Chester went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2008. He was the son of the late Ernest T. and Mary K. McDowell. Bev obtained a B.A. from Toccoa Falls College, a B.A. and Masters from University of Richmond, and a B.D. and Masters in Divinity from Union Theological Seminary. He was minister of several rural Baptist churches in Louisa and Spottsylvania counties, Minister of Education at Northside Baptist Church, and Chaplain at Imperial Plaza Chapel for 33 years in Richmond. In addition to his ministerial commitment, he served as Headmaster of Bermuda Academy for numerous years. Bev had an avid passion for history, especially that of Virginia, which was reflected in his involvement in several historical societies. Bev is survived by his wife, Marleene â??Mollieâ? McDowell; children, Jonathan Lee McDowell, Lauran McDowell Johnson and husband, Jeffrey, Stephen Blair McDowell and David Nelson McDowell; grandchildren, A. Brandon McDowell, M. Hunter Johnson and Joshua T. Johnson; cousins, Bruce Copal and Jimmie Copal as well as numerous other relatives. The family will receive friends at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home tonight from 6 to 8 pm. All are welcome to attend the graveside service which will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 11 am in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com