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John Dowd Obituary
September 3, 1940 - June 10, 2025
Charlotte, North Carolina - John Kenneth "Ken" Dowd Jr., 84, of Charlotte, died peacefully on June 10, 2025. A Moore County native and Pfeiffer College graduate, he was a longtime homebuilder and founder of The Dowd Company, helping shape Charlotte neighborhoods for more than 50 years. He also co-founded Harrington Dowd Realty and Group III Design.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Carole, and his daughters, Margaret (Meg) Dowd and Mary Carole Dowd.
A service celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte.
The full obituary can be found online at http://www.kennethpoeservices.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606.
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Tammy Howell
June 16, 2025
I am sorry to hear about Ken I remember bringing dad over to see y´all on the back from the kidney doctor. Dad always thought a lot of Ken and his family may god bless yall.
Lillian Chapman
June 13, 2025
Linda, Meg and Mary, I am so sorry to read this. I wish I could be in town next week for the service. I am sending love and prayers your way for peace in your grief and wonderful memories to comfort you,
Lillian Chapman
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