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David Dower Obituary
David previously worked as a dietary aide at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Avon and as an assembler at Watteredge Inc. in Avon Lake. He was a graduate of Clearview High School and enjoyed football, wrestling, cooking, boxing, UFC events and spending time with family and friends.
David is survived by his wife, Lekicia Hughes-Dower, of Lorain; sons, De'Andre Dower, Eric Smith, RaeKwon M. Smith and David Lee Dower III, all of Lorain and DeVaughn A. Jackson, of Indiana; daughters, DaeJah A. Dower, of Columbus and Davianna P. Dower, of Lorain; father, David Lee Dower, Sr. of Louisville, KY; stepmother, Rose Dower of Lorain; sisters, Lametra Dower-Allie, of Saginaw, MI and Pam "Perm" Dower, of Lorain; stepsister, Valerie Howard, of Avon; stepbrother, David Overton, of Kentucky; two nieces, a nephew, a great nephew, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah L. Dower and his grandparents, William and Lumetra Ewing.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12 p.m. at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 3900 Clifton Ave., Lorain, OH 44055; Pastor Steve E. Robinson of City of Deliverance Ministries in Lorain will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain. Contributions in David's memory can be given at Brown-Robinson Funeral Home.
Professional services entrusted to Brown-Robinson Funeral Home, 2652 Broadway Ave., Lorain, OH 44052 (440) 244-1831.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Dower
October 16, 2013
My Dude. Rest In Heaven Big Dave
Denita Simmons
October 15, 2013
RIP BIG DAVE, LOVED & MISSED BY MANY:)
Dereck Carter
December 4, 2012
you are greatly missed big homie... Rest in Paradise
shell ewing
October 29, 2012
We still in shock love you cuz love shell seva big mix
ama molina
October 28, 2012
Trully missed Big Dave, love u always ur homie all da wayy in Florida... Ama Molina
Stephanie
October 22, 2012
You were the best spades player a girl could have!!!Going to miss u from the bottom of my heart!!!!Love alwayz! Ur friend for life!!!!!
Linda Ewing
October 21, 2012
You will truly be missed. You were always there for anyone, always had a smile on your face. Even seeing you for the last time was still unreal. Your heart no longer has to hurt. R.I.P. We know not the reason why but I do know that God makes no mistakes. Your soul is at peace now.
A C
October 21, 2012
My homeboy Big Dave RIP..You was always a happy person liked joking while all of us were serious gona miss you man.. I reminisce over you
Trina Mahoney
October 20, 2012
I'm gonna miss your big bear hugs and your positive words. You're in a better place. Rest easy cuz love you
October 20, 2012
R I P my brother David Lee Dower Jr.
Betty Bohannon
October 20, 2012
When I heard the news my heart hurt as if you were truly my nephew. Somethings we will never understand the why, but know that God never makes mistakes. Be assured that I am praying for strength and comfort for the Dower and Ewing family. God Bless.
Rayon Spencer
October 20, 2012
R I P Big Dave !!! You will be truely missed!
rayon spencer
October 20, 2012
R I P Big Dave
ronaye ewing
October 20, 2012
today we lay you down and sleep take ur nap and soon you will walk back with gods army I miss and love you cuz and open ur wing and cheer you made it to better place love shelly shelly
October 20, 2012
Lotsa Luv always, you always made me laugh so hard!!! My prayer go out to all!!! Rip Big Dave!!!!
Latrice Bryant
October 20, 2012
My prayers to the family and friends...remember the good times and cherish the memories.
TRACEY HITCHENS
October 19, 2012
R.I.P. BIG DAVE.YOU WILL BE MISSED.
love,Tracey HITCHENS
lashar ralston-clay
October 19, 2012
Big Dave, you will always be missed and remembered! to his family i will keep you in my prayers.
Deborah Brown-Donald
October 19, 2012
Words cannot express the way I feel. We had a lot of good times. Rest easy my friend, you will be forever missed.
Amanda P
October 19, 2012
Such a great man and such a horrible loss. Rest in peace Dave.
ewing ronaye
October 19, 2012
I love cuz you the greatest you made history with the family rip baby boy
jeffrey owens
October 19, 2012
Damn lil bro i guess we dont have to keep tabs on each other! U will forever b n my heart! It hurt for awhile bt nw ur walking wit da best! Tell sweet thang n my mom hello! Dont forget to say excuse me b4 u interrupt! Lol! C u @ da crossroad! Love ya bro! To the dower family u truly lost a great soldier! Ur n my prayers n i love u all!!!!!
Efrain Gaddie
October 18, 2012
Rest easy big dave....thanks for all ur words that help me get thur life
October 18, 2012
Were really going to miss you Dave. Now, your in a really GREAT place. Love you.....Will and Shanell.:)
willie ewing
October 18, 2012
Love uncle willie
ronaye ewing
October 18, 2012
Love you from shelly shelly bigmix and seva r.i.p you the best
October 18, 2012
Stacy and Family
Remember that the loss of your brother is shared by many friends who care and that your in our thoughts and hearts and in our prayer
Stephanie Vaughn
Penny Opdyke
October 18, 2012
One of Lorains finest taken to soon, Big Dave Dower! You were a great friend!! U are truly going to be missed! My prayers to your family! Rest in paradise!!!! ??
Richelle Stover
October 17, 2012
Rest In Peace!!! David Dower
Twilla Mosby
October 17, 2012
David, u were a real, true friend. U will truly be missed. Deepest sympathy to the Dower family. My prayers are with u.
Jamo Montague
October 17, 2012
R.I.P my brother from another Mother. A king after Gods heart, you made us all realize how to live life to its fullest. You will surely be missed; however, never forgotten! Until we see each other again, keep um laughing up there!
Shanyn Simmons
October 17, 2012
R.I.P My prayers are with your family..Much love and Respect!!
adam hall
October 17, 2012
you will be missed and remembered as a good friend r.i.p big dave
Domanique Bohannon & family
October 17, 2012
Rest in Peace "Big Dave" your kind words & good sense of humor will truly & greatly be missed. Thank you for all the things you looked out for in life. Love ya big homie aka "Cuz Cuz"!
My condolences to the entire family & friends!
LILLIE TAYLOR
October 17, 2012
R.I.P. DAVID YOU WILL BE MISSED.PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY LOVE YOU ALL.
Bernard and Ellen Boykin
October 17, 2012
To the Ewing and Dower families you have our deepest sympathy.We will not be there to comfort you in person but the Lord will provide a shoulder to lean on. May David rest in peace. Love you all.
Jazz Daniels
October 17, 2012
Thanks cuz for always listening and giving good advice. I'm gonna miss sitting and laughing on the porch with ya. But until we meet next R.I.P and save us a seat.
Love, Av and Jazz Daniels
October 17, 2012
A smile that will be truely missed my prays are with you and family
SEAN JOHNSON
October 17, 2012
RIP BIG DAVE. ALWAYS KEPT IT REAL AND SHOWED LOVE. GLAD I GOT TO SEE YOU LAST TIME I WAS HOME.
sunknekka smith
October 17, 2012
We will always keep u in our hearts. R.I.P Big Dave love the Smith Family
Kevin Flowers
October 17, 2012
David will always be missed and he will always be one of the few people I could call a true friend and all his family I want you to know you are in my prayers
DIANNE KOLB-GERACI
October 17, 2012
MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE DOWER FAMILY, MAY JAH BLESS YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW BLESS.
Rodney Thomas
October 17, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Abby&James
October 17, 2012
Will truly be miss R.I.P Big Dave
October 17, 2012
sincere sympathy&best wishes to the dower family!love always.Donnetta kennard&kids
tony dower
October 17, 2012
Cuz we are truely going to miss you my mom my dad and now you things are not going to be the same without you I love you and ill see you when I get there love tony and family
Nikki We love You Jackson
October 17, 2012
David,I love you and miss you so much.
Mika Shields
October 17, 2012
To the family of my friend Big DAVE,may God be with you. Upon my many visits back home the one thing I'll always cherish and remember was his smile. To his family and uncle Johnny Ewing you are all in my prayers.
ROSALYN FLUKER
October 17, 2012
MISS YA BIG HOMIE. REST IN PEACE
Brandy
October 17, 2012
Remembering you today,tomorrow, & always D. U touched so many people and left footprints in our hearts. May u rest peacefully in the arms of an angel.
Kermetta bryant
October 17, 2012
R.i.h.big Dave.....words just cnt explain hw we r feel but I learn never to question gods wrk so wit dat being said.....love u brah...gone but never forgotten
Niya Gaddy-Jones
October 17, 2012
From the Gaddy family
Monica Hoskins
October 17, 2012
R.I.P Big "DAVE", you will be truly missed by so many. My prayers to the Dower & Ewing family.
s hall
October 17, 2012
REST IN PARADISE BIG DAVE!!!YOU WILL BE MISS
Felicia Curry
October 16, 2012
R.I.P Big Dave
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