Albert McDowell, III, age 39, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018  at approximately 7:05 a.m. at his residence in Lima.

Albert was born on  March 6, 1978   in Lima, Ohio to the union of Albert and Beverly Katie (Russell) McDowell, Jr.; both parents are deceased.  His stepmother; Mary Angie McDowell survives in Lima.

He was united in holy matrimony to Meranda R. (Cain) McDowell on March 31, 2017, she survives in Lima.

Albert worked at Nickles Bakery and attended Eleventh Street Missionary Baptist Church.

Besides his loving wife, Meranda he leaves to cherish his precious memory 2 sons; Semaj Collier of Michigan. Albert McDowell, IV of Lima.  2 daughters; Angel McDowell and Aniya McDowell both of Lima.  3 stepchildren; Rashawn Cannon, Elexus Daniel and Michael Daniel, Jr. all of Lima.  2 grandchildren; Mekhi and Jockquaveus, Jr.  A brother;  Allen McDowell of Lima. A sister; LaKesha McDowell of Lima.  A stepbrother; Marcus Brown of Lima.  2 stepsisters; Tynisha Brown and Chanae Jones both of Lima. 3 close friends; Shawn Russell, Lavar Bolden and Derrick Tennant.   A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Services will be held on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at Eleventh Street Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Toney, officiating.

Visitation/Wake will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc. from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. where the family will be present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Services entrusted to: JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC.