William-Dowdy-Obituary

William Dowdy

Battle Creek, Michigan

1932 - 2017 (Age 84)

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Battle Creek, Michigan

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William DowdyBattle CreekWilliam "Bill" Dowdy, 84, died Friday, May 12, 2017.Mr. Dowdy, son of the late Walter L. Ane Ora Lee Dowdy, was born August 15, 1932, in Osceola, Arkansas, and moved with his family to Benton Harbor, Michigan. He graduated from the Public Schools. While in high school he...

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I'm sorry to hear of Mr. Dowdy's passing. At 3-years old, I was given a Baritone Ukulele with his nameplate inside. I still play it!
His life touched many. Thank you.

Pretty Black BB as he gave me this name.

I'm very sorry for the loss of my dear friend and prayers are for the family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

A very good friend with a smile that would light-up the daytime. R.I.P. my friend!

My deepest sympathies to the Dowdy family for their loss. As a young musician, I often haunted Bill's music store where I could explore not just the bass fiddle and cello I could already play, but the drums and keyboards I learned to play as well along with other instruments at his encouragement. When I was old enough, I delighted listening to he and Bobby Parker play together at the club on Main St. and having the opportunity to chat with both as often as possible. Rest with Christ, Bill......

The family have our sincere sympathy during this transitional time. Your friends in Benton Harbor is praying for you. God bless you. Bill will be missed by all of us here in Benton Harbor.

Bill will be missed.

To my friends and family of Bill. I'm so sorry to see the passing of your father. He was a staple in the community and it was an honor to have known him. I know you will miss him. My love to you all.
Rita DeVore