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Henry "Buddy" Dowdy Jr., 63, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010. He was the husband of Deborah Bryant Dowdy.
Henry was born Jan. 17, 1947, in Lynchburg, a son of the late Henry L. Dowdy Sr. and Blanche Gillespie Dowdy. He was retired from Babcock & Wilcox, where he was an auditor. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church, an avid fisherman, an established drag strip race car driver and a fan of NASCAR.
In addition to his spouse, he is survived by daughter, Joy D. Blevins, and husband, Scott, of Evington; son, David T. Dowdy, of Big Island; a daughter, Misty L. Dowdy, and fianc‚, J.R. Creasy, of Rustburg; two stepchildren, Angela Anthony and husband, Kevin, of Huddleston, and Chard Gonzalez, of New Orleans, La.; six grandchildren, Lauren Brown, Brianna Barnette, Brittany Dowdy, Summer Dowdy, Dakota Creasy and Branson Creasy; two step-grandchildren, Devyn Anthony and Rashaud Anthony; sister, Bonnie D. Bell, and husband, Matt, of Lebanon, Pa.; and three aunts.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Nathan Scott Brown.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, Nov. 2, 2010, at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg. A celebration of Henry's life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at Beulah Baptist Church, with Dr. Maurice T. McCarthy Jr. and the Rev. Brian Seay officiating. Interment will follow in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharp
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Memories and Condolences
for Henry Dowdy
November 10, 2010
To the family of Buddy Dowdy:
I am sorry I was unable to attend the family night but my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
I also lost my husband "Buddy" in Dec 31, 2008, my sister-in-law Barbara Tomlin on January 1, 2010, my mother Bertha Dowdy Tomlin (Buddy's aunt) on January 25, 2010 and my father O'Donal Tomlin on July 28, 2010. I would like to share a message to your family given to me....
"Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you and you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used to. Put no difference in your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was, there is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well."
Shelia Tomlin Pappas, and family, son Jason Pappas and daughter Janna Pappas, Mechanicsville, Virginia
Teresa Coleman Barber
November 5, 2010
Joy, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. My prayers are with you! May you be comforted in this time of sorrow!
Julie Cox
November 4, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
November 4, 2010
Dear Dowdy Family,
I worked with Buddy at B&W for many years. I am so sorry to hear of his death. You have my sympathy in his passing as I know he will be missed. Nancy Waller and family.
Richard Marcus
November 3, 2010
Dear Dowdy family, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I have many fond & special memories of Buddy,I was a big fan of him at the track .I always felt welcome in his home for he was such a special man. You are in my thoughts,Ricky Marcus
camisha charlton
November 3, 2010
Mrs. Dowdy I'm going to miss your husband, he was a pleasure to work with, I'm going to also miss seeing you. You and your family are in my prayer's.Dialysis nurse Camisha Charlton Bay A
November 3, 2010
Angela and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time of your loss. Hold on to the wonderful memories.
Donna Shields Friend at Gentiva
November 3, 2010
Bonnie and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God grant you peace and comfort. Hope your fond memories will give you hope and strength.
Barry Pillow
Greensboro NC
OLIVER OWEN
November 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go to your family during these trying times. I worked with Buddy for over 31 years at BW. Oliver Owen Myrtle Beach S.C.
Richard Buckley
November 2, 2010
To Bonnie and all of Buddy's family I send my condolences for your loss. Buddy and I were friends in childhood and in school. He was a fine man.
Michelle (Fisher) Dawson
November 2, 2010
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with all of you during this time. Gosh, my memories are so many. I have known Buddy since I was 16... when David and I began dating. Oh the memories from David's senior prom when we were allowed to take the IROC.. we thought we were something.. I remember Buddy telling David "dont dog it because if you do I will know". I remember the nervous stomach I felt when we had to tell Buddy & Joanne that we were going to make them grandparents when we hadn't even finished high school yet. I remember the sparkle in Buddy's eyes when God blessed the family with his first granddaughter. I remember cookouts, pool time, Danny's band practicing in the basement, but most of all I remember family time at Buddy & Joanne's place. Wow.. and Christmas around there was just magical. After David and I split up, life took our families in different directions and the contact with some of the family disappeared, but they never disappeared from my heart. God allows people to come into our lives for a purpose. Some stay for a long time and some for a short while. I am happy that God allowed Buddy to pass through my life. To the family, I love you all and I pray that God will give each of you peace within and strength.
Bennie Wayne White
November 2, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of your loss. I look forward to the glorious day when we will be reunited with family, friends and other old BHS class mates.
November 2, 2010
To Joy,David,Misty I am so sorry to learn of you'r loss. I will keep you in my prayers. Jean Dunn
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