Obituary for Akeem Andre McDowell

Akeem Andre McDowell, 32 received his heavenly wings, April 22, 2021. Akeem attended Karns High School of Knoxville, TN also while there played football.

A very outgoing and loving person whom will be missed by all that knew him.

Preceded in death by great aunt, Lillian Boatwright, great grandfather, Wilbert James Boatwright; great grandmother, Willie Mae Boatwright ; step-father, William “Nut” Dixson .

Left to cherish his memories, mother, Kivia Dixson; father, Joseph McDowell; Godparent, Melissa and Steven Ray; daughters, Amira, Ajahri; sons, Akeem Jr, and Amari McDowell; Fiancé/Mother of children, Johnna Tolbert; great grandparent, Sarah Hensley; grandparents, Carolyn and David “Flutie” Goins, Shirley Maxwell, Greg (Shelia) Hensley ; great aunt, Evergene, Elaine, Janice; great uncle, William Smith; sisters, Kemisha (Lawerence),Keema (Joseph), Caron, Takiela, Angel, Heaven, Bre’Ann, Shanique, Joeesha and Tyerra; brothers, William III, Joseph,Cameron and Steven; aunts, Kimeka (Marcus), Casey, Leronica, Jessica, Ashley, Chaka, Dimonique, Roshetta, Tash, Tracy, Michelle, Darlene Blair, Robin Blair, Yvonne and Latethia Goins; uncles, Willie Ray, Xavier, David ‘Lil Flutie’ Boatwright, Greg Jr. (Nikki) Hensley, Elderick, Leonard Blair, Greg M.(Linda) and Douggie; special devoted friend, Antonio Lanxter; bestfriend, JC, special friend Lewis Davis and host of other family and friends too numerous to name.

Family will receive friends,1:30p.m..-2:00p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Lennon Seney United Method Church 2084 Dandridge Ave 37915 funeral services, 12:00p.m.-12:30 Shirley Harris, Officiating.

Interment, New Gray Cemetery

Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY

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