McDowell Was born to McDowell Fortune Sr. and Alice Robinson Fortune on January 6th, 1939 in Coatesville PA. McDowell was the oldest of five children.
McDowell leaves to cherish his memory; his daughters Christel, Angie, and Lisa Howard; one son, Leon; grandsons, Eric, Dominic, Aaron, and Jayden; two granddaughters, Raelynn and Erica; three sisters, Patricia, Karen, and Beverly; two great- grandchildren, Cameron and Avianni Fortune; one very special son in law, Vincent Randolph; three nephews, Darius, Brett, and Andre; plus on very special cousin, Charlie Hicks, and a host of family and friends.