Charles Edward "Chuck" Dowdy passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013 at his home with Bill, his loving partner of 38 years by his side. He is preceded in death by his birth mother, Parthenia Gray Dowdy; Parents Jordan and Elizabeth Dowdy and a sister, Earnestine Dowdy. He is survived by his partner William A. "Bill" Pales; Brothers: William (Loretta) Dowdy and Otis (Velma) Gray; Sisters: Mary Smith and Elizabeth Brown as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors at Drake and Son Funeral Home Saturday morning, November 2, 2013 from 10am until 11:45am. Funeral Service will be in the Hennig Chapel at Rose Hill Cemetery, Deacon Paul Spalla officiating. Interment will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association .
