Lemuel Wallace Dowdy Sr.

Lem is sorely missed - but his gentle and gentlemanly spirit lives on. He cannot and will not be forgotten. Lem and his essence is ever present in our hearts and memories.

Saying goodbye to our dear cousin Lem is so very hard. Thank you Lord for Lemuel W. Dowdy - extremely kind, loving and devoted husband, son, brother, cousin, friend. Well done good and faithful servant. Brenda Dowdy Robinson and Mike Robinson (Tuskegee Institute)

Your legacy that you have created here at the FTC inspires us to continue to serve. Thank you for dedicating your life to public service and for and for paving the way for diversity initiatives.

I grieve with you and your family as you celebrate the life of Lem. May you be comforted by the love of so many friends and associates whose lives were touched and inspired by him. God bless you.

To Cynthia and the Dowdy family with deepest sympathy we send our condolences. Love Henry and Deborah

To The Family We are sad and sorry for your loss. May you be comforted in the knowledge that we, the Dudley High School Class of 1962 care.

Cynthia I am so very sorry for your loss. May Lemuel rest in peace and the kingdom of God and may God give you strength and peace.

Dear Cynthia, Thinking of you and your family in your time of sorrow. Lem was such a kind man with a gentle soul -- and a loving and devoted husband. May your faith and the love of family and friends continue to comfort you.