Ronald J. McDowell, 86, of Moore Township, died July 5, 2018. Born in Davis City, Iowa, he was a son of the late Fred and Pauline (Craig) McDowell. He was the husband of Elizabeth “Beth” A. (Hollywood) McDowell for 34 years.

He was a 1956 graduate of Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa.

He was in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

He worked for 40 years in the cement industry until he retired as a senior processing engineer with Cemex, Wampum, in 1956.

He was a member of the Coaldale American Legion Post #0170.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, David and his wife Eileen Fritz of Bethlehem and T.J. and his wife Lynn Fritz of Albrightsville; four grandchildren, Sean, Casey, Tristan and Kelly; two brothers-in-law, Robert and his wife Pearl Hollywood of Reading and Joseph and his wife Donna Hollywood of Tamaqua; a sister-in-law, Joann Williams of Hazelton; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, Bob McDowell.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2024 Lehigh St., suite 100, Allentown, 18103.

Arrangements were made by George G. Bensing Funeral Home Inc., Village of Moorestown - Bath.