James Thomas Dowell

September 27, 1954 - September 15, 2021

James Thomas Dowell, age 66 of Blountville, left this earthly world on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 after a period of declining health. Jim was born on September 27, 1954 in Kingsport to Tommy and Madge (Cole) Dowell. He is preceded in death by his father, Tommy; his brother, Steven Dowell and a sister, Kathy Boggs. Jim is survived by his loving wife of seven years, Deborah; his mother, Madge Dowell; his children, Jessica Dowell and Nathan Dowell; his step-children, Christopher (Laura) Browning, Shannon (Stacy) Browning and Jason Browning; his granddaughter, Miracle Dowell; and step-grandchildren, Seth Browning, Peregrine Browning, Sophie Browning, Kestrel Browning, Heron Browning, Auberon Browning, and Caycee Bennett Hatfield. He is also survived by his sisters; Deborah (George) Blakley and Lisa Cox; his nephews, Talon Boggs, Logan Boggs and Austin Cox; nieces; Nicole Blakley, Autumn Cox and Tiffany Dowell; as well as a host of extended family and friends. A Graveside service and Committal for Jim will be held on Saturday September 25, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the Gunnings Cemetery, Blountville. A celebration of Life Dinner will be held following the committal at the Salem Methodist Church in Blountville at 2:00 P.M. Pallbearers will be; Austin Cox, Logan Boggs, Melwin Yol, Terry Dowell, Butch Conkin, Wayne Conkin, and Rick Dishner. Honorary Pallbearers are; George Blakley, Dennis Byrd, Bobby Dowell, and Talon Boggs.