Roy Gilmore Dowdy Jr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Roy Gilmore Dowdy Jr. in Dothan, Alabama, born in Danville, Virginia, who passed away on July 9, 2023, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roy Gilmore Dowdy Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Gilmore Dowdy Sr. and Virginia Margaret Bond Dowdy; and his daughter Leigh Dowdy Rea. He is survived by: his wife Lucy Weeks Dowdy of Geneva, Alabama; his daughter Rebecca Dowdy of Auburn, Alabama; his granddaughter Ellie Rea of Geneva, Alabama; and his son-in-law David Rea (Anissa) of Geneva, Alabama..

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to First United Methodist Church in Geneva in his memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home

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Sat

July 08

Visitation

First United Methodist Church
304 S Academy St, Geneva, AL 36340

Sat

July 08

Funeral service

First United Methodist Church
304 S Academy St, Geneva, AL 36340

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July 11

Funeral service

New Bayview Church

Thu

July 13

Celebration of life

Chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home
2744 W Magnolia Ave, Samson, AL 36477

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