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Hilton Dowd Obituary

Mr. Hilton Shot Dowd - METTER - Mr. Hilton Shot Dowd, 73, of Metter died on Wednesday Nov. 28,2012 at his residence. He was a member of Rusty Relics Tractor Club and a veteran of the army. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Debra Mikell Dowd of Metter.A son, Hilton Wayne Dowd of Metter. Daughter, Nancy Dowd Brown of Swainsboro. Two brothers, Roy Clinton ( Sandy) Dowd of Metter and Lehman Earl (Patty) Dowd of Metter. A sister, Valda Dowd Prince of Metter. Two grandchildren , several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11am in the chapel of Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Joey Holloway officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 5-9pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lake Cemetery. Wood Funeral Home Metter, GA Savannah Morning News November 30, 2012 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Nov. 30, 2012.

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Kathy Beasley

December 1, 2012

I Light this Candle For You Buddy My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need God Is With You He will Comfort you with you Loss And I Am here For you Always As Well Love you buddy

Kathy Beasley

December 1, 2012

so sad to hear of this buddy i know he was your heart may God comfort you through this very sad time in your life he was such a sweet sweet man and I know that he loved you so much and you love him as well you are in my thoughts and prayers buddy love you

Dale & Karen McNair

November 30, 2012

Our prayers are with all of the family.

Ken and Susan Norwood

November 30, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Doris & Kelton Cook

November 30, 2012

Shocked and saddened to hear of Hilton's death. We will miss seeing him here on our farm helping Wayne! He and I (Doris) were in school together. Our prayers are with all of you - that God will give peace, comfort, and a sense of joy from your memories during these difficult days.

Colleen Sanders

November 30, 2012

Debra: May God be with you in this time of great loss. Colleen

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