William Henry Dowdy Sr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Henry Dowdy Sr. of Hickory, North Carolina, who passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William Henry Dowdy Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Dowdy and Mary Price; his siblings, Gloria Jean Doughty and Essom Foremon Jr.; his children, Georgia Doughty, William Doughty Jr., Mary Allison (Damon), Barbara Hurt and Jimmy Doughty; and his grandchildren, Jerry Caudle, Markice Grays and Cameron Doughty.
He is survived by: his friends, Thelma Harold and Derrick Sherrill. He is also survived by 52 grandchildren, 82 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
