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Gordon Dowery Obituary
LTC GORDON KENT DOWERY (Ret.)
Entered eternal rest on September 28, 2011, after a brief illness. Preceded in death by his wife of 35 years Mary Johnnie Dowery, and sister, JoLove "Etheleen" Jones. Survived by Anthony, Don (Shari), Elizabeth Dowery-Jones (Ronnie), Nathaniel (Linda), The Honorable Eric Johnson (Alice); siblings, James Whitaker (Yvetta), Thomas Whitaker, LaVern Whitaker-Stokes (Wayne); five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one on the way. Funeral Service Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 11 a.m., Colesville United Methodist Church, 52 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD.
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Russell Crockett
September 28, 2019
Gordon and "Johnie" are permanent fixtures in the hearts and minds of the Crockrett family. Often I think of the golf trips and rounds we enjoyed with the Dowerys and Washingtons. We felt like they were family as well as friends. We miss you Gordon. We love you and pray for you on your memorial day.
October 5, 2011
Gordon was my friend from the moment that we met at Harlem Hospital in 1984. Although we only saw each other a few times over the years that followed, we visited by phone occasionally and always and kept up through mutual friends.
Gordon was one of the most charitable, insightful and likable individuals that I have know. He was at all times a gentleman and, by example, demonstrated the benefits of being mannerly and respectful to all.
My condolences to the family. Gordon will not be forgotten.
Most sincerely,
Joyce Coates Tyson
Brooklyn, New Yrk
Russell Crockett
October 4, 2011
We were saddened to hear of Gordon's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you doing your time of grief.
Love
The Crockett Family
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