Shreveport, La-, Louisiana
1936 - 2017 (Age 81)
Joseph Harrell DowdenShreveport, LA- - Joseph Harrell Dowden died after a brief illness in Shreveport, LA on November 27, 2017 surrounded by his family at the age of 81. Joe was born on January 9, 1936 to Elisha and Elizabeth Dowden. He attended C.E. Byrd High School, Centenary College, and...
Read MoreJoe gave me the best haircut I ever received for more than 40 years from high school up until I left Shreveport. He was absolutely the best barber and one of the kindest men I knew. Rest in Peace Joe and may God Bless your family.
Chuck Strozier
November 30, 2017 | Bossier City, LA
Charlene, it is unimaginable to think of Joe and his passing -- so strong and determined, such a great man. To say one of your names was sonomous with the other -- it was always (and will be forever) Joe and Charlene! The love and years the two of you shared are an example to us all. One of my first memories of you and Joe was a couple of days after Sydney was born; you and I were in her nursery leaning over her crib just looking at her asleep. I know that the wonderful memories the two...
Cheryl (McDowell) Landry
November 29, 2017 | Shreveport, LA | Friend
The Final Salute
Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Joseph Harrell Dowden our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Joe. To Joe it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless...
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
November 29, 2017 | Shreveport, LA
I don't really know what to say... Mr. Joe was a giant among men...he was the kindest, loving and thoughtful man.. I know he will be very missed.. Charlene, I have been where you are and I know what lies ahead... I haven't found anything to help me and it's been almost 5 years... my heart aches for you , for I know the pain u feel... as I pray every night for peace and understanding, I will pray for you also.... may your memories give you comfort.. Joe Dowden loved u more than life...I...
Peggy Saunders
November 28, 2017
My Son James Was One Of Your Loyal Customers For Hair Cuts From Day One Of His Hair Days. You Always Welcomed Him & He Loved Getting Those Haircuts. Rest In Peace Now & Show God The Talent He Gave You. To The Family He Leaves Behind Please Know He Loved You All. God Bless !!!
Linda Terry
November 28, 2017 | Bellevue, NE
Even though Joe has departed from this earth, he will never truly leave, for he will still live in our hearts and memories! Joe will live on through all of us that he has touched! My heartfelt condolences go to Charlene, Sydney, Bo, and family... I love you, Dad... In a twinkling of an eye, we will all be together on the other side!
-Joseph Michael Lee Dowden
Mike Dowden
November 28, 2017
My heat goes out to your family Sydney. I'm glad i got to see him when I was down last May
Glen Murray
November 28, 2017
Sydney and Family,
Our hearts are heavy for you during this time. Your father touched many lives as their barber and friend. God Bless you.
Lyn and Angela Lawrence (and LauraLeigh!).
November 28, 2017
"Now cracks a noble heart.Good night, sweet prince,
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!"
- Hamlet: Act 5, Scene 2
Most sincere condolences to my Aunt Charlene, cousins Mike, Sydney and Bo, and family.
Frank Hendrick
November 28, 2017 | Belcher, LA