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Otis DOWDY Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Elaine Nowinski
October 19, 2009
Dear Kathleen and Children, I was so sorry to read recently in the Epiphany bulletin of the death of your beloved husband and father. I remember you and Otis in the days of my own loss and the friendliness you always extended to me whenever we met at church. My heart and prayers go out to all of you.
Bruce and Mercy Robertson
October 2, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I just heard. We will be praying for you all.
Cindy Worsham
October 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have fond memories of Otis here at the VEC. May your memories bring you comfort and peace. God bless you.
Jacqueline Porter
September 30, 2009
Sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time. Jackie Porter from the VEC
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Suzanne Freeman
September 29, 2009
I was stunned and so saddened to hear about Otis. He was a treasure, truly; an honorary member of our group of old girlfriends who had been together since the second grade and someone who could always make me laugh. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Pat Goodman Arkesteyn
September 28, 2009
I went to school with Otis and remember him all through high school as having a wonderful sense of humor and always a true friend to all who knew him. Knowing that, I fully see that all he was then carried through to having a wonderful family. After graduation, we loose contact with so many friends, but the wonderful memories are never lost. My prayers are with all of you and I know you are going to miss him greatly.
September 28, 2009
Our condolences to Adam and his family on the loss of your father. He was a caring man who helped raise a wonderful family.
Tom and Mary Kruse
Jim Cocke
September 28, 2009
I had the pleasure of knowing Otis while we worked together at the VEC. Otis was a fine man and someone well respected by his peers and co-workers. He will be missed. My prayers go out to his family. God Bless you and keep you. Jim Cocke
Sandy and Ben Berryman
September 28, 2009
To the beloved family of Otis: We worked with and many times had playful times with Otis. He was so very proud of you and the many things you accomplished. We were so very sorry to hear of your loss - it is our loss also. God be with you, Sandy and Ben Berryman
Otis Dowdy III
September 27, 2009
My father taught me much in life, and I will miss him dearly in the years to come. He and I shared many likes and interests, and we also shared a unique sense of humor and way of looking at the world. I'll never forget all the wisdom he tried so hard to pass on to me.
He was my father, and he was also my friend. I loved him very much.
Goo Nee Goo Goo, Dad. I'll miss you.
September 27, 2009
Surprised to read about Otis, our prayers and thoughts are with you and the children.
Carol and Bob Laughlin
Fall River, ma
September 27, 2009
I went to school with Otis from 1951
thru high school and he was a best friend and neighbor. A true southern gentleman all his life . He is missed by all that know him and respected him.
When you come to the end of all the light and it is time to step into the darkness of the unknown,Faith is knowing that either you will be given something solid to stand on, or you will be taught to fly. Otis--Float on the clouds, dance with the stars and ride the rainbows. Peace to you and your family.
Ann Ashworth
Janet Reese-Evans
September 27, 2009
I went to school with Otis, and have fond memories of him. He was always a gentle soul, quiet, never running with the "wild" crowd and, reading from the obituary, it seems as if he continued to be the same kind of person that I knew in high school. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. May you have peace.
Nancy Sparks
September 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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