Robert M. Dowdy

In case you think you are reading my obituary, you are not. You are reading about my home going. My name is Robert Dowdy, I passed away on January 6, 2015 at the age of 72 and I am now at home with Jesus and my loved ones who went before me. I leave behind the love of my life, my wife of 49 years, Shelby Dowdy; my half-sister, Debbie Yancy (Lee); two beloved aunts, Naomi Hubbard and Lois Young; a niece, Michelle Scott (Sonny); a great niece, Katelyn Scott; and a great nephew, Justin Scott. Of course I also leave behind numerous cousins and great friends. I worked for the City of Richmond Parks and Recreation for 15 years and I was the owner of Montpelier Plumbing for 30 years. I served in the Army in Alaska. You can come see me from 2-4pm and 6-8pm on Friday, January 9, 2015 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy. Ashland, VA 23005. There will be a private burial at Riverside Baptist Church cemetery. A Celebration of my Life will take place at 11am on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the church. In lieu of flowers, in my honor, please make contributions to Riverside Baptist Church, 20057 Teman Road, Beaverdam, VA 23015. Online condolences can be made to my family at www.nelsenashland.com.