Robert Eugene Dowdy

Robert Eugene Dowdy of Galveston Texas passed away on December 2, 2016 in Lewisville, Texas with his wife and children by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held at Rolling Oaks Funeral Home on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at 2:00PM with Pastor Lawrence Mauriello officiating. Robert was born in Galveston, Texas, to James and Anna Dowdy on August 12, 1935. He attended Kerwin High School and graduated from St. Edward’s University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. He married the love of his life, Janet Christina Morello on December 1, 1956. Robert and Janet celebrated sixty years of wedded bliss the day prior to his passing. Robert is preceded in death by: his parents; three brothers; and three sisters. He is survived by: his wife, Janet; his children Lisa Benson, Cindy Crittenden, Kelly Ramirez, Rob Dowdy and Joanna Wilder-Alcorn; and his grandchildren Christine, David, Jessica, Danielle, Ali, Rachel, Blair, Allison, Truman, Brooke, Brandon and Georgia. Robert’s family extends a special thanks to the following for their care, kindness and compassion: Pastor Lawrence and Barbara Muriello; Harris Hospice; Nurse Janeen Medart; Nurse’s Aide Allison San Miguel; and home care workers LaTonya Bailey, April Sullivan, Anthony Emole and Jimmy Emole.