Warren G. "Chief" Dowdy

1921 - 2013

Warren G. "Chief" Dowdy obituary, 1921-2013, Deltona, FL

Warren G. "Chief" Dowdy

1921 - 2013

BORN

1921

DIED

2013

Warren G. Dowdy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 1, 2013.
Warren G. Dowdy, age 91, passed away on Thursday Jan 31, 2013 at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City, Florida. Warren was retired after 30 years of service with Ryerson Steel Corporation in Hammond, Indiana and a WWII Coast Guard Veteran. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, as well as an Orlando Magic Fan and loved to dance and spend time with his family.

Warren was the husband of Anna Sue Sims, father of Patric Marshal (Dianne) Dowdy, Kenneth Darryl (Marianne) Dowdy and Roger Keith (Marcia) Dowdy. Warren is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 2nd at 2 pm at Deltona Memorial Funeral Home, 1295 Saxon Boulevard, Orange City, FL, PH: 386-775-4260 with Chaplain Jim Lathan officiating. Cremation will follow services.

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