Mr. Samuel Jonathan "Sammy or Sam" Dower Sr.

Mr. Samuel Jonathan "Sammy or Sam" Dower Sr. obituary, New Hope, MN

Mr. Samuel Jonathan "Sammy or Sam" Dower Sr.

Samuel Dower Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 14, 2019.
Mr. Samuel Jonathan Dower Sr., born on July 16, 1957 in Selma, AL, to the late Minnie Dower and the late Richard Dower, passed away at age 61 on January 4, 2019 in New Hope, Minnesota. He graduated from Selma High School in 1975 and attended George Wallace Community College. From 1975 to 1975, Samuel served in the Marine Corps with honorable discharge. Samuel was the loving husband of Ophelia Dower. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Lewis Dower and Johnny Dower; sisters, Barbara Reese, Diane Woods and Minnie Thomas; Samuel is survived by his son, Samuel J. Dower Jr.; daughter, Lakesha Jackson; brothers, Robert Dower and William Dower; and sisters, Lesley Davidson, Lillian Olds, Mary Boykins, Peggy Battle, Jacqueline Dower, and Francis Reese. Samuel had a passion for fishing, playing dominoes and solitary, word puzzles, BBQ for family gatherings. He was a prayer group member at Union Grove P.B. Church. Friends and family members may attend the funeral service, officiated by Rev. Jimmy Ashford, on Saturday, January 19 from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Park Ave United Methodist Church, 3400 Park Ave So., Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55408. The funeral home will be Billman Hunt Funeral & Cremation Services, 2701 Central Avenue Northeast, Minneapolis, (612) 789-3535.

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Sam Dower Jr

January 8, 2024

Please continue to be our guardian angel pops!

Sam Dower Jr

May 30, 2022

Miss you pops! Thinking about you this Memorial day.

Sam Dower Jr

July 16, 2019

Happy birthday dad! Celebrating you today. I miss you and pray you continue to help guide me in the right direction. I sure do miss how you had me laughing everyday. I got videos to remind me of those times.

Sam Dower Jr

April 4, 2019

Thinking of you dad. Not a day goes my that I dont. Today just a little bit more than others. Please help guide me make the right choices. I Love you

Felisha Jones

January 18, 2019

Ophelia & Family,
My prayers are with you, praying for Gods comfort for you and your children and grandson. Sammy had a big soul and a fun spirit. I will always remember us playing dominoes and just having a good time, with my Aunt Jo and Henry. Whenever we did get see each other it was never a dull moment. Sammy you will be missed.
Blessing to you and the whole family.

Pam Smith

January 17, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved ones today and always. I will never forget that smile and laugh. Now you and my uncle can continue yall thousands of debates! Take care of each other up there! Make sure all our love ones get that good bbq of yours.

Jenn Sturtz

January 17, 2019

I am so very sorry for your loss, Ophelia and family. I know how much you loved him and how much he will be missed. Spirits up, young person.

TIjuana Pruitt

January 16, 2019

The world will miss you Uncle Sammy! Thank you for your endless patience and kindness. Many blessings and light to the family, Sending my condolences.

Luvernia Willoughby

January 15, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Damon Fietek

January 15, 2019

Thank you for teaching me so much on being not only a man but a better person uncle Sam. Love you

Sybil Lang

January 15, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Thanksgiving!

Delvin Simmons

January 15, 2019

I'll mourn you til I join you unc sammie!

Nikki

January 15, 2019

Although I did not know Mr Dower that well, however I knew him to be a family oriented and God fearing Man.. He was always welcoming and hospitable when at his home. You can tell there was love in his heart an good energy when around him. My sympathy, condolences and prayers are with the family. Rih Mr Dower.

Larry Phipps

January 15, 2019

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE DOWER FAMILY DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW

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