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Still praying for the family and remembering Bill.
Josephine Smith
May 14, 2019 | Benton Harbor, MI | Friend
Battle Creek, Michigan
1932 - 2017 (Age 84)
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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Josephine Smith
May 14, 2019 | Benton Harbor, MI | Friend
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.
B W
December 17, 2017 | Marshall, MI
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.
ERNESTINE ARMS
May 25, 2017 | BENTON HARBOR, MI
A very good friend with a smile that would light-up the daytime. R.I.P. my friend!
steven lewis
May 22, 2017 | Lilburn, GA
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......
Ric Hall
May 22, 2017 | Battle Creek, MI
Glenda Gail McKinley
May 22, 2017 | Battle Creek, MI
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.
Josephine Smith
May 21, 2017 | Benton Harbor, MI
Bill will be missed.
Gary Byrd
May 21, 2017 | Wildwood, FL
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
Rita DeVore
May 21, 2017 | Indianapolis, IN