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Frank Dowlen Obituary

Stewart "Frank" Dowlen, age 77, of Clarksville, TN, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Tennova Healthcare in Clarksville, TN.

Frank entered this life on April 7, 1948 in Chelsea, MA to Jack H. Dowlen, Sr. and Katherine Stewart Dowlen. He was a graduate of Austin Peay State University and a Veteran of The United States Navy.

He is preceded in death by his dear parents, and his twin  brother, Jack Dowlen. 

Survivors include his nephews; josh, and Cody Dowlen; and sisters, Carol Dowlen McGregor and Kathy Dowlen Gaines. 

Online condolences may be made at www.NaveFuneralHomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Clarksville Now on Jun. 30, 2025.

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Sandy Sandifer

June 30, 2025

To Frank's family, so sorry for your loss. I remember "long ago and oh so far away"... school activities, fishing, hunting, camping on horseback, etc with Frank and Jack. Like the old song, "Those were the day's my friend, we thought they would never end..." Sandy Sandifer

Philip Anderson

June 30, 2025

We lived and played during the best years of our lives. He traveled Route 66 two times with me. I have always missed the two brothers. Philip Anderson

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