Obituary for Emory McCoy McDowell, Hardin County, Illinois Emory McCoy McDowell was born Aug 8, 1904 at Cave-in-Rock, IL. and departed this life Jan. 9, 1940 at the age of 35 years, 5 mo. and 1 day. He died at East St. Louis, IL. Emory was the third child of a family of six, all of whom are still living except his mother, who preceded him in death 7 years ago. He leaves to mourn his passing besides a devoted fiancee, Mrs. Mildred Rhinhardt of East St. Louis, IL. a father, John A. McDowell, four sisters, Mrs Orval Patton and Lacene Mcdowell of Cave-in-Rock, Mrs James Matthews, Fairfield, IL., Mrs Charles Roberts, Dixon, IL., and one brother Ossie McDowell of Goldengate, IL. and a host of relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His funeral was held at Mt. Zion church and conducted by Rev. M.F. Oxford. Interment followed at Beavers Hill cemetery. Written by his sister Lacene McDowell Taken from the Hardin County Independent 25 Jan. 1940 ------------------------------------------------------------- UGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri- butor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Wanda Patton Reed