Thomas Kent McDowell, Jr.

Mr. Thomas Kent McDowell, Jr. of Vernon Hill, VA passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at his home. He was born in Danville, VA on August 24, 1950 and was 65 years old. He was the son of the late Thomas Kent McDowell, Sr. and the late Dorothy Reaves McDowell and was married to Phyllis Kay McDowell, who survives.He was a member of the County Line Baptist Church and the Java Hunt Club. He was the owner and operator of the Locust Level Excavating, Inc.  Mr. Thomas Kent McDowell, Jr. is survived by: His Wife Phyllis Kay McDowell of Vernon Hill One Daughter Melissa McDowell Colwell and husband Gary of South Boston Three Sons Gregory Kent McDowell (Melinda) of Nathalie Brian Dale Tanksley of Danville, VA Brandon Drew Tanksley and wife Misty of Halifax Nine Grandchildren Gavin Colwell, Garrison Colwell, Chanze McDowell, Conner McDowell, Parker Tanksley, Spencer Tanksley, Hallie Tanksley, Jesse Ingram and Evan Martinez One Brother Rev. Mike McDowell and wife Wanda of Vernon Hill Two Sisters Patricia McDowell Taylor and husband Bob of Honaker, VA Betsy McDowell Nissley and husband Dennis of Charlottesville, VA A number of nieces and nephews  Funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the County Line Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike McDowell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.   The family will receive friends Monday, December 7, 2015 from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. at the County Line Baptist Church and other times at his home, 1090 Ridgeway Road, Vernon Hill, VA. For memorials please consider the County Line Baptist Church, 13146 Chatham Rd., Java, VA 24565 or the Stephanie Moser Memorial Fund, C/O American National Bank, Chatham, VA /attn., Sandra Jennings.Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.  Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.