LeRoy McDowell III, 63

DOVER - LeRoy McDowell III, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, in his home. He was 63. Mr. McDowell was born July 20, 1945 in Chester, Pa., to the late LeRoy McDowell Jr. and Alethea B. Cairns McDowell. He had served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. Mr. McDowell worked in sales throughout his career. He was a member of the American Legion, Walter L. Fox Post 2. Mr. McDowell enjoyed movies, photography, local history and genealogy. Mr. McDowell very much loved his children and grandchildren. He is survived by two sons, LeRoy McDowell IV and his wife Allison, of Wilmington, and Kevin McDowell, of Dover; his daughter, Shelly Stevens, of Milford; his brother, Jon McDowell and his wife Loretta, of Dover; and five grandchildren, Paris, Jordan, Sean, Sarah, and Camron. Memorial services will be private. Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapels, Dover. Letters of condolence may be directed to family members or sent to www.torbertfuneral.com.