Charles “Chuck” McDowell passed away on August 14, 2019. He was the loving father of Emma, Grace, Gerard, and Dakotah McDowell. He was the brother of Arthur J. McDowell, Jr. (Shari) and Ann M. Gaudet. He also leaves behind the mother of his children, Richelle Fos McDowell, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his dear parents, the late Alice R. McDowell and the late Arthur J. McDowell, Sr. On Saturday, August 31, 2019, relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Street, Chalmette, LA. A funeral mass will be held in Chuck’s memory at 11 a.m. He will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.