William Alan Dowell, 80, of Remington, died at 4 a.m., Friday, March 12, 2010, at his residence . He was born January 28, 1930 in Remington to the late Lonnie Edarr and Myrtle Elizabeth (Sharkey) Dowell. He was a 1948 graduate of Remington High School. His marriage was to Lois L. Miiller on May 25, 1955 in Goodland, she survives. Mr. Dowell served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp from 1951-1959, earning the National Defense Service Medal. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 280, the Veterans of Foreign Wars 1279, the Masonic Lodge F&AM351 for 50 years, the Marine Corp League MAL, 40/8 in Rensselaer and Voiture 1251. Mr. Dowell worked for Jasper County for 22 years as Veterans Service Officer and Emergency Management. He also drove a truck for Jenkins & Nagel, Thompson Trucking, Garrison and Brad Miller. Surviving with his wife are his children, Kathy J. Carper (husband: Dennis) of Auburn, Robert A. Dowell (wife: Angela) of Remington and Brian D. Dowell (wife: Debera) of Wolcott. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren. Preceding him in death are a brother, a sister, and a grandson. Friends may call from 4 - 8 p.m. (EST) Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Remington. Funeral service there at 11:00 a.m. (EST) Monday, March 15, 2010. Father Thomas Fox to officiate. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery with full military rites. Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington is entrusted with care. Memorials may be made in memory of William to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church or American Cancer Society.