Michael Mcdowell

Michael Exton McDowell, 51, of Denton, died Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at New Hope Methodist Church, Denton, where he was a member, with Pastor Bobby Lorton and Pastor Dennis Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Union Community Church Cemetery.

Michael was born on October 17, 1972, in New Hanover County, son of the late Glen McDowell and Mable Smith McDowell. He worked for Kennametal for 21 years. Michael was a good provider, great husband and father, and loving "Pop Pop". He also served for 22 years for New Hope Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife, Tina McDowell; sons, Brandon Michael McDowell (Sarah Luther McDowell), Bradley Matthew McDowell (Delaney Grace Steelman); and grandson, Hudson Grant McDowell.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Randolph County Association of Fire Chiefs; 6234 Lanier-Hill Road, Denton, NC 27239.