Randy Dowdy Obituary
He was born on December 10, 1948, in Willapa Bay, Washington. He was a member of the Athens Missionary Baptist Church. He retired from D&E and served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harless Grady and Laura Mae Henley Dowdy; his wives, Charlene Dowdy and Kathy Dowdy; and one sister, Wanda Christine Shaver.
He is survived by his daughter, Connie (Kevin) Harp; one son, Jeff Dowdy of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and four grandchildren, Colton Harp of Horatio, Dawson Harp (Leigha) of De Queen, Weston Harp (Audrey) of Fayetteville and Laura Mae Harp of De Queen; three great grandchildren, Landon Harp, Blaze Harp, and Wren Harp; one brother, Harlan (Gloria) Dowdy of De Queen and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Dowdy will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026, in the Redmen Cemetery Pavilion, with Scott Kitchens officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the funeral home in De Queen.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sonja Hofert
February 5, 2026
I am so sorry to have lost such a good man, he always brought out a smile, prayers to the family.
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February 5, 2026
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