Johnny Leroy Dowdy

Mr. Johnny Leroy Dowdy, age 84, of Dahlonega passed away on August 6, 2021. He was born on February 15, 1937, in Lumpkin County to the late Floyd Lee and Estelle Jones Dowdy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Jack Dowdy. Mr. Dowdy served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He was the founder and owner of Dowdy and Sons Construction. Mr. Dowdy loved working in his garden, fishing, and hunting. In his younger days he loved driving race cars. Mr. Dowdy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His grandchildren lovingly called him "Papa". 

Survivors include his wife, of 65 years, Martha Dowdy; sons Jimmy Dowdy (Deb Adams), and Randy (Elayne) Dowdy; daughter Vickie (Steve) Eaton, all of Dahlonega; grandchildren Chad and Stephanie Dowdy, Nathan and Michelle Eaton, Stephanie and Jeremie Tice, Weston and Jesse Dowdy, Lindsay Dowdy and Triston Price, Logan Meehan, and ; and great-grandchildren Reygan Eaton, Kennedy Eaton, Grant Eaton, Hayes Eaton, Lincoln Eaton, Trenton Tice, Maggie Dowdy, and Stevie Rose Dowdy.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Sunday, August 8, 2021, at in the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Kris Butler and the Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM to the service hour. 

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Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, 2068 Highway 19 North, Dahlonega, GA 30533 (706) 864-4159