It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Ray Dowling of Protection, Kansas, who passed away at the age of 88, on March 3, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Artie Frank and Vera Alma Dowling (Sims); his spouse Frankie Pauline Clendenen; his daughter Carolyn Sue Dowling; and his siblings, Artie Dowling, Marie Byrd and Cheryl Rollins.

He is survived by : his children, Eddie "Lynn" Dowling of Protection, KS and Paula Bradley (Greg) of Protection, KS; his brother Lee Dowling (Lona) of Arnett, OK; and his grandchildren, Michael Dowling (Trish) of Turpin, OK, Hugh Bradley (Nichole) of Lawrence, KS, Tammie Thronesbery (Dwayne) of Protection, KS and Daniel Bradley (Rachel) of Earlham, IA. He is also survived by ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Protection First Baptist Church Chicken Noodle Dinner or Protection Valley Manor in care of Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home, P.O. Box 417, Coldwater, KS 67029.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home