Johnny Murl Dowdy, 66, of Quitman, passed away December 2, 2015. He was born November 26, 1949 to the late Elvie and Bethel Dowdy in Quitman, AR. Johnny was of the Baptist faith, loved to go boating, fishing and traveling, and visiting with friends and family. Johnny also liked to watch westerns on television and he was an avid Arkansas Razorback and Dallas Cowboys fan.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 12 years, Brenda Dowdy; children Sandy Dowdy of Conway and Jerry and wife Dana Dowdy of Conway. Johnny is also survived by brothers Junior Dowdy and Dewayne Dowdy and grandchildren Landon Dowdy and Madison Dowdy; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers N. H. Dowdy and L.B. Dowdy.
Visitation will be Friday, December 4, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Clinton Funeral Service Chapel. Services will be Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 10:00 am at Old Salem Cemetery with Brother Gary Burdin officiating.
Pallbearers will be served by Bill Dowdy, Dustin Van Pelt, Brandon Dowdy, Tony Van Pelt, Tracy Dowdy, J.W. Dowdy and Roy Thompson. Honorary pallbearers are Junior Dowdy and Dewayne Dowdy.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Area 17 Special Olympics.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Johnny's Book of Memories, please go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.