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William D. "Bill" Dowdell Jr.

William D. "Bill" Dowdell Jr. obituary

William Dowdell Obituary

William D. "Bill" Dowdell, Jr., 88, of Midwest City, OK, died August 28, 2009 at his residence. Born May 29, 1921 in Jackson, TN to Lucille and William D. Dowdell, Sr. He was a longtime member of Country Estates Baptist Church and enjoyed the fellowship with the Gadders. He also was a Master Mason Scottish Rites in Midwest City Lodge 532. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenneth; his wife of 50 years, Dottie; and wife, Shirley Dowdell of the home. Bill is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Ritterskamp and husband John of MWC and son, Bob Dowdell and wife Katherine of Houston, TX; 4 grandchildren: Nicole & Jarrod VanZant of Edmond; Hunter Ritterskamp of MWC; Katie and Robert Dowdell of Houston, TX; and brother, Jimmy B. Dowdell and wife Sue of Alabama. Visitation will start Saturday, August 29, 2009, at 8 AM, and family will be accepting friends and other family members at the funeral home on Sunday, August 30, 2009, from 5 PM to 8 PM. Services will be held at 1 PM, Monday, August 31, 2009, at Country Estates Baptist Church, with interment to follow at Arlington Memory Gardens, Midwest City, OK.

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Published by Oklahoman on Aug. 30, 2009.

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Crisy & Mike Rowland

September 7, 2009

Cheryl & family,
We are sorry to hear about your Dad passing. Your Mom and Dad are at a place we can only hope we make it to. Heaven
Love ya lots girl. If you need us we are here.
Crisy and Mike Rowland

September 3, 2009

Cheryl & Family:

Our hearts hurt for you and your family during this time. Your Dad was a precious man. He always greeted us in his very special way. We will miss him.

David & Denise Hill

Butch "Gene Jr" Syfert and Family

August 31, 2009

Bobby & Cheryl and your families;
Uncle Bill is going to be sorely missed by my family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these trying times and if there is anything we can do, then feel free to ask.

Michael Grady

August 31, 2009

We're going to miss you "folkses," and we love you very. very much. I'll see you when I get home. Until then, enjoy the rewards that God has for you. "Well done, thy good and faithful servant."

Jim Patterson

August 30, 2009

Family,
Bill Dowdell has left a long line of people that have come to know Christ because of Bill's love of our Lord. He was the first to visit my family following our first visit to CEBC and that was 28 years ago. I will never, never, ever forget Bill Dowdell.

Mark & Mary Slaughter

August 30, 2009

Bob & family,

Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Bob's father. We will certainly continue to lift up the entire Dowdell family in prayer.

Sincerely,

Mark, Mary, Leslie, Kris Slaughter

Ron & Janice Estes

August 30, 2009

Cheryl & family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You know that Dad was a good man and friend. He will be missed by many!

Love
Ronnie & Janice Estes

August 30, 2009

Our condolences and deepest sympathies on the loss of your father.
Lovingly,
Nan and Dan Thomas

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