Book of Memories for Thomas R. Dowell

Memorial Candle lit by Evelyne Mullins Amesreiter

Sun, 05 May 2013 13:07:19 EDT

Evelyne Mullins Amesreiter

Story shared: Obituary and Eulogy for Thomas R. Dowell

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:27:00 EDT

Thomas Rex Dowell, age 68 of Peach Bottom, PA died on Saturday, December 22 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Linda Blackburn Dowell and they recently celebrated their 48 year wedding anniversary. Dad was born October 24, 1944 in Sparta, NC, the son of the late Velter and Vinnie Jones Dowell. Prior to his retirement, he had worked as a fork lift operator for many years at the Constar International Clarke Road facility in Havre de Grace, MD. In addition to our mom, he is survived by his children, Rhonda K. Dowell, Randall Kenneth Dowell and Thomas William Dowell. Dad loved spending time with his grandchildren, Joshua Allen Rudd and his wife Amber Adams Rudd, Kara Lynn Dowell, Ryan Kyle Dowell, Katelyn Ashley Rudd, Michaela Addeline Rudd, Shelby Christine Dowell, Aiden Thomas Dowell and his only great-grandson Tyler Robert King Jr. who called dad his great grasshopper. Dad came from a very large family of 13 children. They lived in Sparta, NC. Dad is survived by 6 siblings, Hobert Dowell, Dora Mae Dowell Kilby, Joanne Dowell Hall, Ivan Dowell, Eugene Dowell and Roger Dowell. Dad had 7 siblings that had preceded him, RV Dowell, John Paul Dowell, Robert Dowell, James Dowell, Georgia Dowell Billings, Lenna Dowell Mullins, and Faye Dowell Baldwin. Coming from a large family he had a lot of family members who loved him including nieces and nephews. Dad had many friends, but one friend in particular Glen Elwood Beavers, a friend of 48 years, passed on December 13, 2012. He and his wife (Linda Beavers) were married 47 years. On many occasions we would go to their house for cookouts as the adults would play card games the kids would run around and play until we all would get into trouble. My brother Randy recollects he was the only man besides my dad who could, as he would say, “Bust my Rear”. One of Dads good friends was Willard Wilson (Uncle Butch as we called him). We spent lots of New Years with them watching the big ball drop. Dad also had friends that he played music with, William Stike and Kenneth Christian. Dad in his early years of playing music played his guitar he learned to play on his own. Later on he taught himself to play the dobro where he played in many places on the East Coast. He enjoyed playing bluegrass and gospel music. When Dad wasn’t playing his music, he was riding his motorcycle with our mom riding on the back. They went on trips to Cape May, NJ and Harpers Ferry just to name a few. His motorcycle buddies included, Dan McNutt, his wife Cindy, Jim McKinney, and his wife Dottie. We heard a lot of stories form Dad about these trips, and the fun they had when they returned. Later on in his later years, as Dad’s health was failing, he usually had a funny smile or a silly face as he greeted his family. We will miss his jokes, his hugs and his kisses. I will also remember my Dad as a strong, stern man and a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. Written by: Rhonda Dowell (Daughter) Typed by: Christina Blackburn Meadows (Niece)

Memorial Candle lit by Your Grandaughter, Katie

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:50:20 EST

Your Grandaughter, Katie

Story shared: Music

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:12:45 EST

I have so many fond stories of my dad and I. The ones that stand out the most are the ones of us playing blugrass music together. Him and I were in a few bluegrass gospel groups and enjoyed traveling up and down the east coast spreading the word of God through song. Dad was always the comedian of the group. He would bring a smile to anyones face. Traveling with him was such a fun time. I laughed so much during some of our trips that my sides would hurt. We traveled thoughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, and even stopped over into Tennessee once. We met so many people, and yes most of them could not escape one of dad's silly stories. When I got married I stopped traveling with dad. He understood I needed to venture off and raise a family. He still kept on playing until his health started to get the best of him. I can still hear that dobro playing in my head and I never want to forget that beautiful sound. I love you Pop, and will miss you forever. Time will heal our hearts but the memories you gave us will last forever.

Memorial Candle lit by Kent, Angel & Family

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 17:16:33 EST

Kent, Angel & Family

Memorial Candle lit by Reed Baldwin and Family

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 21:36:47 EST

Reed Baldwin and Family

Memorial Candle lit by mr&mrs stanley j nelson 3rd

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 08:02:03 EST

mr&mrs stanley j nelson 3rd

Memorial Candle lit by Rick & Donna

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:45:10 EST

Rick & Donna

Memorial Candle lit by Ellen Wright and family

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:30:50 EST

Ellen Wright and family

Memorial Candle lit by sean mullins and family

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:10:37 EST

sean mullins and family

Memorial Candle lit by Jim & Dottie McKinney

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:49:35 EST

Jim & Dottie McKinney

Memorial Candle lit by Linda Billings Edwards

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:45:39 EST

Linda Billings Edwards

Memorial Candle lit by The Alans in Atlanta

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:44:32 EST

The Alans in Atlanta

Memorial Candle lit by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dowell & Family.

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:23:53 EST

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dowell & Family.

Memorial Candle lit by Mark and Donna Sargable

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:05:16 EST

Mark and Donna Sargable

Memorial Candle lit by The Holmes Family

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 04:49:39 EST

The Holmes Family

Memorial Candle lit by Tamara...

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:31:13 EST

Tamara...

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Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:44:01 EST

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Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:42:33 EST

Memorial Candle lit by Marty, Sandy and Megan

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:35:36 EST

Marty, Sandy and Megan

Memorial Candle lit by Joshua and Amber Rudd

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:13:39 EST

Joshua and Amber Rudd

Memorial Candle lit by Ronnie Byrd "R.J."

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 21:14:04 EST

Ronnie Byrd "R.J."

Memorial Candle lit by Penny and Mike Rogers

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:41:18 EST

Penny and Mike Rogers

Memorial Candle lit by The Dowell family

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:35:05 EST

The Dowell family

Memorial Candle lit by Larry & Donna Coale

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:17:41 EST

Larry & Donna Coale

Memorial Candle lit by Mary Beavers

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:05:03 EST

Mary Beavers

Memorial Candle lit by Shelby and Aiden Dowell

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:38:46 EST

Shelby and Aiden Dowell

Memorial Candle lit by Paul Beavers

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:03:53 EST

Paul Beavers

Memorial Candle lit by The Smeltz's

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:57:11 EST

The Smeltz's

Memorial Candle lit by The Smeltz's

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:57:02 EST

The Smeltz's

Memorial Candle lit by Daril Boyd and family

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:48:23 EST

Daril Boyd and family

Memorial Candle lit by Daril Boyd and family

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:48:20 EST

Daril Boyd and family

Memorial Candle lit by Marcia and Daryl Lee

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:46:17 EST

Marcia and Daryl Lee

Memorial Candle lit by Marcia and Daryl Lee

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:46:13 EST

Marcia and Daryl Lee

Memorial Candle lit by Linda Beavers and Family

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:36:29 EST

Linda Beavers and Family

Memorial Candle lit by Linda Beavers and Family

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:35:10 EST

Linda Beavers and Family

Memorial Candle lit by Linda Beavers and Family

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:34:53 EST

Linda Beavers and Family

Memorial Candle lit by Jeannie Thomas

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:03:50 EST

Jeannie Thomas

Memorial Candle lit by Your Daughter, Rhonda

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:01:09 EST

Your Daughter, Rhonda

Memorial Candle lit by Your Daughter, Rhonda

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:01:05 EST

Your Daughter, Rhonda

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Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:20:38 EST