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Douglas Alonza Dow Sr.

1931 - 2023

Douglas Alonza Dow Sr. obituary, 1931-2023, Roanoke, VA

Douglas Dow Obituary

Douglas Alonza Dow, Sr.

October 2, 1931 - June 15, 2023

Douglas Alonza Dow, Sr., 91, of Germantown, Md., formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away on June 15, 2023.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 1, 2023 12 noon at St. Paul United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Friends may visit on Friday, June 30, 2023, from 2 until 5 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenitiy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 126 Gilmer Ave., NW, Roanoke, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jun. 25, 2023.

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Dell and Delois Lipscomb

July 13, 2023

We are very sorry for your loss. Douglas was a great man who brought special qualities to our lives and the lives of everyone he knew.

Taylor/ Wade

July 1, 2023

Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the entire family.

Suzzette McCoy

June 27, 2023

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

Serenity Funeral Home

June 25, 2023

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Connie,Michael and Myisha Willis

June 23, 2023

To Maurita and family,

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

James Wade

June 23, 2023

Heartfelt prayers and sincere CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES.

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30

Viewing

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Roanoke

126 Gilmer Avenue NW, Roanoke, VA 24016

Jul

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Paul United Methodist church

502 Gilmer Ave NW, Roanoke, VA

Jul

1

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

St. Paul United Methodist Church

502 Gilmer Ave NW, Roanoke, VA

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Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Roanoke

126 Gilmer Avenue NW, Roanoke, VA 24016

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