Christopher " Gregory" McDowell, Sr. was born June 18, 1964, to Mrs. Wilma Lee and the late Mr. Walter McDowell. He was the youngest of eight children. Greg transitioned from his earthly home on May 26, 2023.

Greg was preceded in death by his father Walter McDowell, his oldest sister, Dianne Keller, mother-in- law, Margie Holmes, brothers-in law, Bill Watson and James Cleveland, sister-in-law, Melody Holmes-Weathersby, nephew Rene ' Christopher Smith, Jr., and niece Lashunda Holmes-Bradford.

Greg attended St. Luther M. B. Church at a young age under the leadership of the late Reverend Charles E. Polk, and later joined Brownsville M. B. church in Bolton, MS with his wife and son under the leadership of the late Pastor Eddie Gibson. Greg served as an active member, male choir member, and drummer for the kids and gospel choir until his health failed.

Greg attended Isable Elementary School, Whitten Middle School, and was a graduate of Jim Hill High School Class of 1982, in Jackson, MS. Greg was an alumnus of Hinds Community College, where he obtained a certification in Auto Body & Mechanics. Greg had a very successful career, as he served as an auto body instructor at the Career Development Center in Jackson, Ms. Greg's most proud and greatest achievement was becoming the owner and operator of Greg's Auto Body from June 1986, until May 2023. If you ever had the opportunity to see Greg's Auto Body work or perhaps, he completed a job for you, then you received the Best quality of service in Jackson, MS. There was absolutely no auto-body work that Greg could not complete perfectly and successfully.

Greg met the love of his life, Paulett Holmes in 1982, at WLBT Channel 3 News Station, while they were taping an episode of Black Gold, where the musical band " Freedom" was performing. Greg, a drummer for "Freedom", was mesmerized by the beauty of one of the Black Gold Dancers (Paulett). After years of dating, the drummer and the dancer were united in holy matrimony on August 25, 1984. the two became inseparable and loved each other more than anything in the world. On January 13, 1992, Greg and Paulett welcomed their pride and joy into the world, their blessing from God; Christopher Gregory McDowell, Jr. Greg always cherished the time and memories that he shared with his wife and son from traveling, watching movies, preparing delicious meals and desserts, and watching his favorite football team (Green Bay Packers).

One of Greg's most precious pastimes was spent shopping at Wal-Mart and spending time with his beloved mother. He lived his mother so very much and did not have a problem letting everyone know that he was Gert's Baby. Greg's strong, loving, and unbreakable bond with his mother was one that he always held very dear and close to his heart. If you saw Greg out and about, everyone knew that his loving mother was only a few steps away. The two of them represented the true definition of a genuine relationship of pure love between a mother and her son.

Greg was known and loved by many as the life of the party and a comedian that was guaranteed to have everyone in the room laughing. Greg was such a loving, kinds, caring, and giving man that always welcomed everyone he met with such a warm smile and a hug. We know that he is now sharing his warm hugs and telling his many jokes in heaven above. Oh, we truly know without a doubt that he is certainly making all the angels in heaven laugh.

Cherished and Loving Memories of Greg will forever remain in the hearts of his loving wife, Paulett McDowell, son, Christopher Gregory McDowell, Jr., mother, Mrs. Wilma McDowell, Jackson, MS; Judy Thomas (Wilfred), Madison, MS; Charles McDowell (Dorothy), Byram, MS; Barbara Ann Watson, Birmingham, AL, Terry Lynn Green, Jackson, MS; and Darry McDowell (Jerinda), Fulshear, TX; father-in law, Mr. Esau Holmes, Jr., Jackson, MS; very special brothers-in law and sister-in law, Juanita Rolling, Terrence Holmes Sr. ( Brenda),  Kenard Holmes Sr. (Lynn) , Harriet Cleveland, Vertis Holmes (Courtney), Shawanna Watkins); and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.