L.C. McDowell was born September 19, 1959 in Tunica, MS to the late Joe and Lorine McDowell.
L.C. was the eleventh of twelve children and is proceeded in death by his parents, Joe and Lorine
McDowell; three brothers - Walter, Robert, Larry, Doug; three sisters - Dorothy, Katherine and Jossie;
one sister-in-law – Barbara Ella and two special friends – Barney and Bennie.
L.C. confessed hope in Christ as his personal Savior in his early forties and was baptized on August 8,
1999.
L.C. was a hardworking man and has worked various jobs for various employers. L.C.’s last employer
was Brandenburg Construction Company, where he performed demolition work from 1986 – 2006.
In 1980, L.C. met and fell in love with the love of his life, Alleda. L.C. and Alleda were united in holy
matrimony on February 1, 1986. To this union, they were blessed with five children.
L.C. was a dedicated, loving husband and devoted father. L.C. enjoyed spending time with his family
and close friends and knew how to have a good time. L.C. had the biggest heart and was one the
kindest people you could ever meet. L.C. was known for his many catchphrases (who loves ya baby -
No mo – ya sho and my nigga if you don’t get no bigga), which we often still quote in remembrance
while reflecting on happier times.
On December 8, 2020 at 5:17am, at UIC Hospital, our Lord and Savior whispered in our beloved
L.C.’s ear and called his angel home – welcoming him to glory with open arms.
L.C. leaves to mourn his loving memories: His loving wife and lifelong companion, Alleda (who he
affectionately called Lee); two sons, Lakeith (Josephine) and Lejuan (Jennifer); five daughters,
Shajuanna, Nashanda, Kimonisha, Shana and Shakina; twenty-two grandchildren, Tristan, Jayden,
Kaylon, Reginald, Malik, La’Nyria, Ta’Niya, JiHeir, Tia, Taliyah, Anisa, KyRahn, Brian, Kaelee,
Dayjahona, Leniyyah, LaQuorria, D’Monte, Versie, Jason, Kasey and Jace; six great-grandchildren,
Marcus, Jaden, Kaden, Malachi, Makyah and Mahlan; four brothers, Jerry (April), James (Jerry), John
Lee and George; two sisters, Rowena and Patricia (Tony); mother-in-law, Joyce; father-in-law, Edward
of Eudora, AR; four sisters-in-law, Raven, Rose and Rosanna; three brothers-in-law, Ricky, Rufus and
Spice; a special nephew, Leabua, who was like a son; four special friends, Darren, Charles, Big Walt
and Scooby; and a host of nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces, cousins, family and friends.
L.C. will be tremendously missed by all who knew him. He will especially be missed by the love of his
life and best friend, Alleda.
Musical Prelude .............................................................................................................
Processional ......................................................................................................... Family
Scripture ..................................................................................................... Eric Winfield
Prayer ............................................................................................ Rev. Larry McClinton
Solo ....................................................................................................... Marquita Dixon
Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................
Remarks .................................................................................................... 2 min. please
Obituary ......................................................................................... La’Nyria and Ti’Niya
Solo ....................................................................................................... Marquita Dixon
Eulogy............................................................................................ Rev. Larry McClinton
Final Viewing .................................................................................................................
Benediction ...................................................................................................................
Recessional ......................................................................................................... Family
Friday, December 18, 2020
Wake: 10:00 a.m. Funeral: 10:30 a.m.
Johnson Funeral Home
5838 W. Division St. Chicago, Illinois 60651
Eugene Nelson Reginald Barnhart Malik Barnhart Lance Harris
Tony McDowell Roy Ellis Anthony Ellis Lil John Ellis
Lejuan McDowell James McDowell Charles Boyce
Lakeith Hastings Darren Johnson Stanley Spicer
Oakridge Cemetery
4301 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Hillside, IL 60162
Due to Covid-19,
We will not host a repast
He never looked for praises. He was never one to boast. He just went on quietly working
for the ones he loved the most. His dreams were seldom spoken, his wants were very few and most of the time
his worries went unspoken too. He was there…. A firm foundation. Through all our stories of life.
A sturdy hand to hold on to in times of stress and strife. A true friend we could turn to when times were good
or bad. One of our greatest blessings, the man that we called Da.
~Your kids, Shajuanna, Kima, Lejuan, Shana and Shakina
That Broken Chain
We little knew that morning, that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly. In death we do
the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God
called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are
always by our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
~Love Faye
L.C.,
You were more than an uncle to a lot of us and you were the one true father of our family.
You showed us what a man should be to his wife and family. This is so hard because I always idolized you and
my auntie Leda’s relationship. I remember as a child thinking I want my life and family to be just like yours.
You and Leda showed me how hard work and love conquers all and I mimic my own life off of your teachings.
Growing up at your house was everything and you never showed any difference or favoritism –
you loved us all as if we were yours. I truly wanna thank you and Leda from the bottom of my heart for
teaching and showing me how to love and build a strong foundation. Take a bow auntie because you guys
broke the mold on what family and marriage is supposed to be.
~Love De De
So Go and Run Free
So go and run free with the angels, Dance around the golden clouds. For the Lord has chosen you to be with
him and we should feel nothing but proud. Although he has taken you from us and our pain a lifetime will last.
Your memory will never escape us, but make us glad for the time we did have. Your face will always be hidden
deep inside our hearts. Each precious moment you gave us shall never, ever depart. So go and run free with
the angels, As they sing so tenderly and please be sure to tell them to take good care of you for me
~Love your grandchildren
PaPa,
We love you and miss you so much. We wish you was home, so we can keep taking care of you.
We love you PaPa.
~Love Nurse Yummy and Doctor MJ
Lord, you hurt me with this one, but it was all in Your timing. My whole world has been shat-
tered since you left me. I will never stop loving, needing, caring and missing you - you meant
the world to me. I know we all have to take that journey, but I wasn’t ready to let you go. Your
nurse Yummy is having a hard time losing you.
I did everything in my power to keep you safe
L.C., Lord knows I did. Dude, I’m so sorry I
couldn’t be there to protect you - so sorry. No
more constant doctor visits, no more not being
able to eat what you loved, no more not being
able to drink as much water as you wanted, no
more sleepless nights.
Dude take your rest - I will forever love and
miss you! Please keep watching over me. I
thank You God for sending me a real king to
be my life partner and husband for 40 years.
Til we meet again, I’ll love you til I join you.
Rest-up my baby, heaven couldn’t wait.
~Your Loving wife, “Lee”

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