David F. Dowty Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David F. Dowty in Bolivar, Tennessee, born in Saulsbury, Tennessee, who passed away on November 2, 2025, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David F. Dowty to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Dowty and Lorena Dixon Dowty; and his siblings, Daniel Dowty, Hazel Dowty Huffman, Gladys Dowty Wilhite and Gracie Dowty McAlister.
He is survived by: his wife Peggy J. Dowty of Grand Junction; his children, Pam Lanier of Middleton and Paul Dowty; his daughter-in-law Paula of Middleton; his grandchildren, Hayden, Baylee, Callee Lanier, Polly Dowty and Matthew Kirk (Jessica); and his great grandchildren, Conley and Hayes Kirk.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 9th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Shackelford Funeral Directors - Bolivar (109 Mecklinburg Dr, Bolivar, TN 38008). A funeral service was held on Sunday, November 9th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Sunday, November 9th 2025 from 3:30 PM to 3:45 PM at the Ramer Cemetery (270 Rocky Springs Rd, Saulsbury, TN 38067).
Memorial contributions in his name may be sent to the Masonic Lodge in Hardeman County.
