Donald Dowker Obituary
Mr. Donald Dowker, age 79 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born on July 7th, 1946, in Cleveland, Tennessee. Donald worked for over 45 years with Alba Health in Rockwood, and later worked in security. He loved mowing and helping his neighbors with their yards, as well as donating his time to help mow the cemeteries. He also enjoyed fishing and trading classic trucks. He was preceded in death by his parents: Roy Wilburn Dowker & Eula Mae Emerson Dowker; siblings: Ronald Dowker, John Dowker, Gary Dowker, and Charlotte Russell. He is survived by:
Daughter: Julie Worley
Siblings: Judy Marlowe, Jim Dowker, David Wayne Dowker
Grandchildren: Chandler Worley (Ashlyn)
Great Granddaughter: Madison Worley
Dear Friend: Mary Hampton
Aunt: Pat Flanary and husband, Jim
Uncle: Kenneth Emerson
and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.
Cremation arrangements have been made and a private interment will be held later. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mr. Donald Dowker.
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805 North Gateway Avenue P.O. Box 6, Rockwood, TN 37854
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