Brian E. McDowell

Mr. Brian E. McDowell, age 50, of Aragon, GA, passed away Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025, at his residence.

Brian was born in Rome, GA, on May 22, 1975, to Joseph McDowell and the late Barbara Sue Wilson McDowell. He spent his childhood in Paulding County and graduated from Paulding County High School. At the age of 18, he made Aragon his home and was a dedicated member of Springdale Baptist Church.

For 31 years, Brian devoted himself to his work at WZOT radio, a career that was truly his passion. He was honored with the Southern Gospel Music DJ of the Year award and was well known as the familiar voice of the SwapShop. Brian loved traveling, especially attending quartet conventions and going out West. He was an avid Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, and had a deep appreciation for the music of Elvis Presley.

Brian is survived by his father, Joe McDowell; brothers, Corey (Jacqueline) McDowell, and Jeffrey (Shannon) McDowell; sister, Shannon (Jeff) Gallagher. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Brian will be held on Sunday afternoon, December 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Leggett officiating. Interment will follow in Springdale Baptist Church Cemetery.

Brian’s family will receive friends at Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour.

Pallbearers will include Jody Allen, Austin Allen, Jesse Allen, Dakota McDowell, Rodney McDowell, and Steve Roberts.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests the donations be made to Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Brian E. McDowell.