Walter Reid Dowdle Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Walter Reid Dowdle (Valdosta, Georgia), born in Irvington, Alabama, who passed away on November 17, 2025, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Walter Reid Dowdle to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rebecca Powell Dowdle and Ruble Charles Dowdle. He is survived by: his wife Mabel Irene Graham; his sister Rebecca Drew; his children, Denise Rackley (Dale), Reid Dowdle (Robin Seitz) and Jennifer Hulsey (Mike); his grandchildren, Holly Hollister (Dave), Eric Rackley (Leigh Anne), Logan Hulsey (Tamara), Dane Hulsey, Quentin Dowdle and Norah Dowdle; and his great grandchildren, Cale Rackley, Collin Rackley, Carlee Rackley, Graham Hollister and Reid Hollister.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Louise Martin Memorial Endowment (https://give.cdcfoundation.org), The CDC Foundation, 600 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 1000, Atlanta, Georgia 30308.
