Russell Dean Dowdy Sr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Russell Dean Dowdy Sr. of Alma, Arkansas, born in Greenville, Mississippi, who passed away on October 27, 2023, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Russell Dean Dowdy Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Willis Dowdy and Bessie Colleen Johnson Kemp; his wife Wilma; and his brother James Dowdy, Sr.. He is survived by: his children, Lesa Whatley (Gerald Underwood) of Alma, AR, Denise Tompos of Mountainburg, AR, Debi Moore (Mike) of Morgan City, LA, Jacque Chadwell (Tom) of Miami, OK, Michelle Coiner of San Jose, CA, Russell Dowdy, Jr. of Pocola, OK, Wayne Gathright (Pat) of Palm Coast, FL and Dennis Gathright (Jackie) of Springdale, AR. He is also survived by 17 Grandchildren; 38 Great Grandchildren; 16 Great-Great Grandchildren; and, many more family and friends.
