Vernon L. Dowell, 81 years old, was born on March 16, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio and passed away on August 19, 2021 in Dayton, Ohio. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Catherine Dowell; his caring children, Melissa (Rodney) Kramer and Shirley James; his grandchildren, William Davidson, Charles Alex Byrd, Brittany Steck, and Robert Kramer; his great-grandson, Mister Tee Steck; his sisters, Linda Shaver and Karen Bonham; and his loyal dog, Romo along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends. Vernon is preceded in death by his parents, Martha and William Dowell; and his siblings, Velva Marie, Charles, Carson, Virginia, Kenneth, and Steve. He will be greatly missed.