George F. Dowdy

George F. Dowdy, 89, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012 in Wichita Falls. Graveside services will be held Friday, November 16, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in Pioneer Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

George was born April 10, 1923 in Wichita Falls to the late Francis Marion and Bertha Octava (Edwards) Dowdy. He married Kathryn Allene McClure November 9, 1946 in Charlie, Texas. She preceded him in death August 12, 2004. George was a veteran of the United States Army and worked for TXU in Graham. He was member and a deacon at the First Baptist Church in Graham.

Survivors include: daughters, Brenda Mayo of Graham and Alita Baggett and husband, Bruce of Wichita Falls; grandchildren, Jennifer Coley and husband, Brandon of Graham, Monica Scholder and husband, Brandon of Dallas, Brittany Bailey and husband, Craig of Wichita Falls; great grandchildren, Brant and Bennett Coley and Cameron and Cady Bailey; sister, Pauline Dowdy Lee of Denver, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Anita Giles and grandson, Jordan Christopher Mayo.

Memorials may be made to Young County Home Health, 700 Elm Street, Graham, Texas 76450.