Vernon Lee Dowell, Jr.
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Vernon Lee "Junior" Dowell, 55, of Wichita, Kansas formerly of Lincoln County, Kentucky died Sunday, July 10, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita,Kansas. Vernon was born in Stanford, KY on May 17, 1967. He is the son of Diane Mae Siler Rice and Vernon Dowell. He was a member of the Christian faith. He previously worked in home remodeling and construction. He enjoyed RC cars and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Survivors Include his Mother: Diane Mae Siler Rice of Stanford, KY; Father: Bro. Vernon & Wife, Rebecca Dowell of Crawfordsville, IN; Companion: Wendy Williams of Wichita, KS; Seven Children: Tessa Jo & Husband, Tyler Ray
Brett Carl & Wife, Taylor Dowell, Carly Brooke Dowell, Derek Lee Dowell, Jesse Lee Dylan Griffin, Jaycey Jolee Dowell, Colin Mathew Dowell; 12 Grandchildren; Four Sisters: Kristen Michelle Bridgham, Crissy Dawn Dowell Miller, Tasha Lynn Dowell Jardinez & Tiesha Jo Dowell; and Four Brothers: Kenny Dowell, Brian Keith Dowell, Shawn Eric Dowell & Dustin Ray Dowell.
Pallbearers Include: Brett, Derek, Colin, Chase & Brandon Dowell and Jesse Lee Griffin
Funeral Services will be 11 AM on Friday, July 15th, 2022 at McKnight Funeral Home, Crab Orchard, Kentucky with Bro. Dan Gutenson and Bro. Gary King officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6 PM on Thursday, July 14th, 2022 at McKnight Funeral Home.