Ronald J. McDowell, 86, of Moore Township, died July 5, 2018. He was the husband of Elizabeth “Beth” A. (Hollywood) McDowell for 34 years.

Born in Davis City, Iowa, he was a son of the late Fred and Pauline (Craig) McDowell.

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 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., Moorestown.