McDowell was worshiping at Shiloh Temple Sunday when he collapsed. He is being remembered as someone who devoted his life to serving others.
MINNEAPOLIS — Monday afternoon, people gathered inside Sammy’s Avenue Eatery in north Minneapolis. Not to eat, but to share stories of the man behind the restaurant.
Sammy McDowell died unexpectedly on Sunday. Posts quickly flooded social media to honor the restaurateur and community leader.
McDowell was the owner of Sammy’s Avenue Eatery, a staple of West Broadway, known for its sandwiches and supportive atmosphere. Bishop Richard D. Howell of Shiloh Temple International Ministries said McDowell was worshiping at church on Sunday when he slumped over. Howell said paramedics were able to locate a pulse but McDowell died at the hospital.
“Thinking over this pauses me to appreciate one of the most celebrated community champions,” wrote Bishop Howell, who added that he’d been McDowell’s pastor for 30 years. …