Jack L. Dowdy
1940-2017
Jack L. Dowdy “Poppy Jack”, 76, of Edmond, Oklahoma, was born October 5, 1940, in Mangum, Oklahoma to Jack and Emma (Harper) Dowdy. He passed away on March 5, 2017 with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents and stepmother Louella Dowdy, wife Barbara, and granddaughter Jessica Hatcher. Jack was a longtime member of the Henderson Hills Baptist Church.
His survivors include Shelly and Brad Sanderson, Christa and Jim Malcolm, Tracee and Trey Strong. Grandchildren, Wylee and wife McKenna, Avery and Emily, Toby and Randy Sanderson, Emily Hatcher and Madison Malcom and Blair, Alee, and TJ Strong, and one great-grandson Jack Sanderson. He is also survived by his sister Ruth Jessing and husband Dick, and his sister Su Musick and husband Jack.
Jack was loved by his family and many friends.
Family will receive friends 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 7th, at Matthews Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 8th, at Henderson Hills Baptist Church of Edmond, with burial to follow at Gracelawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations be made to “Ministries of Jesus”, 1100 East I-35 Frontage Road, Edmond, OK 73034.
Jack was a wonderful person. He helped me in more ways than most people can imagine. He was kind, generous and very supportive. I am a better person for knowing this wonderful man. He loved his wife and his children with his whole heart. Nothing made him happier than his family. Our lives will have an empty space without that laugh, that smile and that ever forthcoming joke. I love you Jack, forever and always!!!!
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of a dear friend and high school
“Buddie” . We have many fond memories of those good ole days! I know
He will certainly be missed by all.
Ruth, I went to school with you. (Sherial Williams Winn)
Please accept my sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort give you the comfort you need to endure this difficult time (2 Corinthians 1:3,4
Ruth our deepest sympathies and prayers for you and your family. God Bless. Much love, Billie
So thankful that Jack was a part of my life. Nothing but thoughts and prayers to the family