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Richard P. McDowell

March 5, 1937 ~ October 7, 2023 (age 86) 86 Years Old

Richard McDowell Obituary

Richard P. McDowell, 86 of Ashville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Canal
Winchester Care Center in Canal Winchester, OH. He was born on March 5, 1937, to the late Harold and
Helen (McDowell) Kegg in Columbus, OH. Richard was a 1955 graduate of Hilliard High School and
worked as a land developer and researcher for many years. He also enjoyed doing research on various
topics and writing.

Richard is preceded in death by his wife Lydia A. (Meek) McDowell in 2012 and his brother David
McDowell.

Surviving are his son Marc (Elizabeth) McDowell of Tampa, Florida, and daughter Capi (Mitch) Scott of
Ashville: grandchildren Paul Scott, Beau (Kelly) Scott, Tim (Marilee) Scott of Ashville, Sarah (Brigham)
Michaud of Indianapolis, Indiana and Laura (Justin) Santora of Cranberry, PA. and also 13 great-
grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Ohio Health Hospice. The family will be
honoring their father at a private graveside service.

Arrangements and Care of Family by Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, Ashville, OH. Online condolences at
olivercheekfuneralhome.com