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Luke “Bobby” Dowdy Jr.

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Birth	:	30 Jan 1938 Bennettsville, Marlboro County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	22 Jun 2016 Florence County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Sunset Memorial Park, Bennettsville, Marlboro County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.6082993, -79.7078018
Inscription	:	A2C US Air Force Korea
Description	:	Mr. Luke "Bobby" Dowdy, Jr., age 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence after an illness. Born in Bennettsville, SC, on January 30, 1938, he was the last surviving sibling of six children born to the late Luke Dowdy, Sr. and Marie Freeman Dowdy. He formerly attended Bennettsville Second Baptist Church and was a member of the American Legion Red Bluff Post in Clio. He was a graduate of Richmond Community College (RCC) in Hamlet, NC, where he received a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. He... Read More	Mr. Luke "Bobby" Dowdy, Jr., age 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence after an illness. Born in Bennettsville, SC, on January 30, 1938, he was the last surviving sibling of six children born to the late Luke Dowdy, Sr. and Marie Freeman Dowdy. He formerly attended Bennettsville Second Baptist Church and was a member of the American Legion Red Bluff Post in Clio. He was a graduate of Richmond Community College (RCC) in Hamlet, NC, where he received a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. He proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict as a member of the United States Air Force and was honorable discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He was awarded (1) Good Conduct Medal. He was the retired owner and operator of the Industrial Electric Company in Cheraw after 10 years of dedicated service. After his retirement, he pursued his lifelong passion of fishing at his beloved Lake Paul Wallace and was addressed by his friends as "Mayor of The Lake". In his younger years he also enjoyed gardening. Mr. Luke is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mrs. Carrie Jean Usher Dowdy of their home in Bennettsville; by a son Robert Glenn Dowdy and wife Anita Clark Dowdy of Bennettsville; by two daughters, Deborah Dowdy Nebrotskie and husband Frank of Myrtle Beach, SC and Stephanie Dowdy White and husband Tim of Mosely, VA; also by 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside funeral services will be held 4:30 P.M. on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Sunset Memorial Park, directed by Burroughs & Cooper Funeral Home. The Rev. Jimmy Sweatt, Sr. will officiate.

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Where is Luke “Bobby” Dowdy Jr.'s memorial?
Luke “Bobby” Dowdy Jr.'s memorial is located at: Sunset Memorial Park, Bennettsville, Marlboro County, USA.
When did Luke “Bobby” Dowdy Jr. death?
Luke “Bobby” Dowdy Jr. death on 22 Jun 2016 in Florence County, South Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Luke “Bobby” Dowdy Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 34.6082993
Longitude: -79.7078018

Family Members:

Parent

Lucian Dowdy

(1906 - 1982)

Marie Freeman Dowdy

(1909 - 1980)

Siblings

Marvin L. “Muggs” Dowdy

(1929 - 1982)

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