Bishop Earl F. McDowell

Bishop Earl McDowell, a chosen and faithful servant of God, entered into eternal rest on October 10, 2025 at the age of 71. His life began in Boston, MA on November 22, 1953. He was educated in the Boston Public School System and afterward his path led him to answer the Lord's call to ministry at the tender age of 22. He served humbly under the leadership of the late Bishop Hermon Reid, founder, for 30 years. After receiving the mantle from Bishop Reid, Bishop McDowell served as the pastor of All Saints Pentecostal House of Prayer in Boston, MA for 21 years. He kept the church in the old path by continuing to teach the doctrine of true holiness.

Aside from the ministry, Bishop McDowell thoroughly enjoyed church and family gatherings, playing the piano, and great food! His hearty laugh, and theatrical sense of humor showered happiness on everyone around him.

Bishop McDowell shared 49 joyful years with his beloved wife, Patricia McDowell. He was a devoted father to Angela Miles-Marshall, Valerie Thompson and Michael McDowell; a treasured grandfather to Sgt. Tiffany Miles, U.S. Army; SrA. Jordan Thompson, U.S. Air Force; Corey Thompson; Cpl. Troy Thompson, U.S. Marines; Pfc. Amber Marshall, U.S. Army; and Marcus Marshall. He also leaves siblings: Walter McDowell, Lucille Henderson, Renee Phillips, Margo Gore, and many extended family members, and the All Saints church family to cherish his memory.

Bishop McDowell was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert McDowell, Bertha McDowell; and twin brother, Edward McDowell.

"He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest,

God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best!"

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4