Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Lonnie James Dowdell, of Alabama, will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026, 12:00 NOON at Eastlake United Methodist Church, 2500 Hosea L. Williams Dr., Atlanta, GA., with remains placed in repose at 11:00 A.M. Reverend Jesse L. Gordon, Pastor, Reverend Arthur Robinson, Officiating. Interment, Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Decatur, GA. Public Viewing and Visitation will be held at the mortuary Friday, 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Emma C. Dowdell; 2 daughters, Sheryl Dowdell, Linda Dowdell; 2 granddaughters, Antwana Hillman, Antionette Hillman; 2 siblings, James B. Dowdell, Annie J. Dowdell; as well as a host of great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the mortuary Saturday, at 11:00 A.M.

Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Avenue, Decatur, 404-371-0772-3.