Joseph Dowling Obituary

The memory of Joseph Dowling of Forest City, North Carolina, who passed away on November 9, 2025 at the age of 63, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Robert Dowling and Anna Regina McCabe Dowling; and his brother John Robert Dowling. He is survived by: his former wife Katrina Ladd of Forest City; his children, Shannon Israel (Zack), Erica Dowling (Joey) and John Dowling (Iris Gwynn); his grandchildren, Annamarie Lynn Dowling, Elijah Lee Dowling, Kylie Iris Dowling, Harper Marie Dowling, Willow Gracelynn Israel and Bryce Allen Dowling; and his siblings, David Dowling (Carol) of Northville, Michigan, Desiree Perry (Alan) of Brevard, Dee Barr (Sam) of Bradenton, Florida and Mary Collazo (Lou) of Venice, Florida. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.