Keith Brandon Dowdell, Sr.

Keith Brandon Dowdell Sr. was born and raised in East Chicago, Indiana on February 24,1962. On Saturday, July 18, 2020 he passed away at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He spent most of his life working at the Steel Mill in northwest Indiana, but his true passion was music. At a young age he was DJ’ing at parties and club in East Chicago. He continued his love for music even past his young adult days. There wasn’t a day that went by that he wasn’t blaring his favorite music all while tapping his feet and playing his “air drum set”. For those who knew Keith they knew that he thought he an extension of The Gap Band. He is preceded in death by his parents Eddie and Hattie Dowdell. He is survived by his wife, Yolanda Dowdell;his children: Keith Brandon Dowdell Jr., Devin Natay Wright (James), Keon Darrell Dowdell (Angelica), Darian Tarrell Dowdell, and his two step-sons Patrick Johnson and Garren Johnson; his 8 grandchildren; his siblings Paulette Rankin, Constance Dowdell, Dana Dowdell, Leonard Dowdell (Annette), Sherman Dowdell (Etta), Wesley Dowdell, and Clifton Dowdell (Charity), and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Due to COVID-19 there will not be a traditional service. The family is asking that you take the time to celebrate the life of Keith and share memories you have of him with your loved ones. If anyone would like to send cards or flowers please send a email to [email protected].