David Dowdy Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 29, 2026, at the age of 60, David Dowdy (Rome, Georgia) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Daniel Dowdy and Imogene Proctor Dowdy; his siblings, Alvis Dowdy and Carol Dowdy; and his grandson Hudson Lewis.
He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Ann Dowdy; his children, Lena Griffin Forsyth, Reecy Dowdy, Joseph Lewis, Skylar Bates and Samantha Grissom; his grandchildren, Destiny Griffin McBryde, Alyssa Griffin, Hunter Rhyne, Tucker Rhyne, Callie Soles, Ellie Lewis, Holstyn Lewis, Harrisyn Lewis, Remy Bates, Oaklyn Bates, Carrielynn Grissom, JJ Grissom, Josiah Grissom and Leyli Grissom; his siblings, Michael Dowdy, Mickey Dowdy, Mary Jo Akins and Gayle Akins; and his close friend Ernest Tramell.
Visitation was held on Monday, May 4th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Good Shepherd Funeral Home (2750 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 30165). A funeral service was held on Monday, May 4th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
