JIMMY DOWELL
TRIBUTE

Written by Carl B. Phillips
The Detroit gospel music community is mourning the lost of one of its finest. Jimmy Dowell, affectionately called JD, served has the Minster of Music of St. James Missionary Baptist Church for over 29 years. Along with the late Rev. Charles Nicks, JD and the St. James Choir recorded several albums and presented a yearly concert, “Oh Give Thanks” (the concert was a must attend event for gospel music lovers the Monday night before Thanksgiving).

Born in Muskegon, MI, Jimmy Dowell's musical training began at age 4, and his formal education included training at Interlochen, Michigan State Youth Music, and the University of Michigan.

JD wrote over 75 songs in his lifetime, 15 of which have been recorded. Among his most popular compositions are "I Need Him," "I Can Depend on God," and "God Has Done So Much for Me." In 1975, he received the Gospel Music Workshop of America’s Song of the Year Award for, "I REALLY LOVE THE LORD," which can be found in the "African American Heritage Hymnal 2001."

Jimmy Dowell's passing was marked with a musical/family hour on Friday, December 17, and funeral, Saturday December 18, 2004, at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 13600 Van Dyke St.

*** A special thank you to Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard for her help in this tribute***

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