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James Dowdy Obituary

James Howard Dowdy, 65, passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. James graduated in 1966 from Haltom High School, where he played in the band. He loved music, especially at family get-togethers where he participated in jam sessions with his brothers. He loved his family and enjoyed every minute of being a "Papaw." James was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Dowdy; and brothers, Bill, Bob and John. Survivors: Daughters, Rhonda Dye and Darla Harris; mother-in-law, Joann Bell; sister-in-law, Maxine McLemore; four nephews; and grandchildren, Caylie, Gavin and Collin.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Nov. 21, 2013.

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Janet Brown

November 22, 2013

I was privileged to know James as one of the notorious Dowdy boys. Poker games, trips to the farm, and an occasional lunch were always more fun when James was along. He loved his family and did his best to take care of them. Good thoughts and wishes go to all who will miss him.

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