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Brontavius Anton “Bron” Dowdell

03/26/1991 - 06/08/2025

Obituary For Brontavius Anton “Bron” Dowdell

Funeral service for Brontavius Dowdell, 34, of Loachapoka, AL, will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, 7285 AL Highway 14 West, Auburn, AL, 36830, with interment in Pine Level Cemetery, 4650 Arrow Head Road, Loachapoka, AL, 36865, Reverend Jason Whetson will officiate.

Mr. Dowdell, who passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama, was born March 26, 1991, in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Friday, June 13, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

He leaves to cherish his memory: mother, Brenda (Allan) Pace; father, Bruce (Brendnette) Dowdell, Jr; grandmothers, Maggie Hutchinson and Mary Dowdell; grandfather, Bruce Dowdell, Sr.; one sister, Britt-Nae Dowdell; five brothers, Cederick (Ashley) Mathews, Fred (Camill) Mathews, Travis (Betty) Mathews, Cederick (CJ) Mathews Jr. and Jamarcus “J” Oliver; one niece, Blessen Dowdell; six uncles, Wesley (Ann) Pitts, Lamar Hutchinson, Timothy (Kimberly) Pitts, Lopez (Candy) Dowdell, Anthony (Coffee) Milner and Tony Dumas; two aunts, Kesha Milner and Kim Dowdell; three special cousins, Andra (Timmesia) Thomas, Vontrez (Kyra) Hutchinson and Fredrica (Cameron) Hutchinson-Turner; a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.


Condolences & Tributes

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In loving memory of Brontavius Anton Dowdell, my friend, bro, & fox! I hope you are in the kingdom with our Lord. I miss you so much "Bronie Bron" :,( may you #RIP one of the good guys for sure.

Forever your Auburn-Buddy, Jordan (fox)

Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship.

Jordan A. Gonzalez

Sending love and comfort to your family!

a.k.a Virginia Slim ❤️😂

Desminique Rowell

Weeping may endure for a night. But unspeakable Joy comes in the morning. My deepest condolences to you and your family. You're in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🏾.

Melody Scott

Such a sweet loving soul.... I pray that his family find comfort during this hard time... My condolences to each and everyone of you .. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Kiamyia McNeil

Every time I seen you, you had a smile on your face. A beautiful soul is never forgotten. Rest in heaven cousin🙏🏾❤️

Destiny Pitts

Brenda, I'm praying for you during this difficult time. Love you, cousin Nita. 🌹❤️

Juanita Pitts Cannon

Brenda, I'm praying you during this difficult time. Love you, cousin Nita. 🌹❤️

Juanita Pitts Cannon

To the Dowdell & Pace family may God strengthen you each & everyday. I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son "Bron". He will live forever in your heart. I LOVE YOU BRENDA PACE.

Katie LaGrand

Gone but will never be forgotten. May God comfort you all at this difficult time. I offer my condolences to Branda and family/Dowdell family. A beautiful spirit has gone home. Annie & Solomon

Annie & Solomon

Bron you were the kindness and sweetest person I knew you will be missed 188 will never be the same prayer for your family

Gwendolyn Williams

It was never a dull moment when I saw you. I will never forget you. Job well done Foxx!!

Marisa Reid

As the lord holds you all and comforts you May his Presence give you the Strength that you need during this time of Sorrow. May you find comfort in loving MEMORIES ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Ruby and Mark Echols

Ruby Echols

It was with great sadness that.I learned the passing of "Bron" A heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. In these difficult times, I want to offer my sincerest condolences to Brenda and family. Sending much love, prayers and hugs to you all. God welcomed home a Beautiful Angel that will forever live in our hearts.

Sharon Peterson

Sending condolences and prayers to the family during your time of sorrow. May the Holy Spirit be the Great Comforter that He is for each of you during this time.

Donna Dowdell

My condolences and prayers to the families. God of comfort and peace give the families the strength as the days pass and cherish the wonderful memories for the peace only God can give. Many blessings and love

Karen L Williams

Gone but not forgotten. I had the pleasure of being my little Cousin first teacher at Boykin Headstart. ❤️❤️

Ella Pitts

My Boyfriend ♥️ My Alabama/Auburn fussing Buddy Sweetie you will truly be Miss 😢

Melissa R Echols

We Love U Bron. Always gave me positive energy driving thru Mickey Das.

Sonjia & Moses Thomas

Sending prayers of love and comfort now and for the difficult days ahead.

Deborah M. Stinson

I pray that God give our Family and Friends continued Strength and Comfort especially during this time! Bishop Frazier

Bishop Frazier

Our Condolences To The Dowdell & HutchinsonPace Families In The Loss Of Your Love One May The Lord Give You Peace;Strength As You Goes Thru This Difficult Time.Let His Beautiful Memories Keep You Going.Constance 'Connie"T.Echols&Family😇🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😇

Constance Tarver Echols &family

My condolences to the entire family. I pray for strength, and comfort at the difficult time❤️❤️

Evelyn Philpot

Sorry for your loss..stay strong trust God keep the faith.🙏 Porter family

Ms. Porter

Sending my love and condolences to the family🙏🏾

Ladonna

Brenda I am so deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your son. May our father in heaven continues to strengthen you and your family. My prayers goes out to you 🙏🏼 🙏🏼

Bettye Williams

You will truly be missed our sweet friend

Mr and Mrs James Collins

My condolences 💐 to you and yours family. May god's blessings you with peace and love in this difficult times.

Veronica Echols and Family

May God continue to strengthen the family 🙏🏽😭 You'll be truly miss cuz🙏🏽❣️😭

Jessica Walker and family

I want to take the time out and say a prayer for Bron family and friends as they get ready to lay u to rest and we going to miss you so much and u was a good person that treating people right in life

Dee burks

Rest in peace 🦊 u will forever be missed my brother all the laughs and great times we had from loachapoka high school to 188 will never be forgotten love u man keeping laughing up there in heaven cause I know are

Calvin Vickerstaff

sending you love and prayers during this difficult time.Bron will truly be missed.💙😇🙏🏽

beverly lockhart and family

You will be truly missed nephew . Get your rest . Until we meet again . ROLL TIDE 🐘💔🥲

timpitts95@yahoo.com

Rest peacefully Fox 🕊️ You will be missed. -Kimberly Hilliard-

Kimberly

Please accept my deepest condolences. No words can ease the pain of losing a child or loved one, but my heart is with you and your family during this unimaginable time.

Shavonne Thomas

My condolences to you and your family Bruce. May the love and support of those around you help you through this difficult time.

Kenneth Brackin

My prayers go out to the family. May God strengthen you all during this difficult time and the days to come.

Jam McCray

❤️❤️❤️❤️Pastor A. Shealey and the entire MTZBC of Loachapoka sends condolences prayers and love

Anthony Shealey

So sorry for your loss. Prayers goes out to the Pace and Dowdell families

Jackson and Durrell families

Praying for your comfort. May his memories bring you limitless joy and peace. Bron, a lover of Christ, is with the Lord and is wearing his well earned crown. May his continued to be a blessing.

Sonya Ponds

"Weeping May Endure For A Night, But Joy Cometh In The Morning". Keeping You All In Prayers. Michael & Melonie Jones

Melonie Welch-Jones

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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