Edward Dowell

Edward Thomas Dowell age 68, of Moody passed away at his home with his loving family by his side. Funeral Services will be 10AM Saturday July 30, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Moody with Pastor Charlie Brown officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8PM Friday July 29, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Moody.

Thomas was born September 29, 1942 in Moody to Yarbrough and Viola Redden Dowell. He attended Moody High School and farmed in the Moody area. He married Deborah Ethridge on July 17, 1970 in Moody Texas with Justice of the Peace J.B. Vandiver officiating. Thomas then went to work for McLennan County Road and Bridge Department operating heavy equipment. He retired after 25 years of service and went into business for himself operating Dowell’s Dozer Service. He was a former member of the Moody Volunteer Fire Department. Thomas also coached little league baseball for several years in Moody. He has been a long standing member of the Moody Masonic Lodge #568. He attended Liberty Hill Baptist Church as a child and was a current member of the First Baptist Church of Moody.

He was preceded in death by his father Dick Dowell and an infant sister.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Deborah Dowell; sons Landy, Shayne and wife Priscilla, and Chad and wife Jennifer Dowell; grandchildren Clayton, Lasly, Tyler, Sean, Abigail and granddaughter Hailey, expected soon. Thomas is also survived by his mother; Viola Dowell and brothers; Jr. and wife Fran, Emmett and wife Jane, and Bill Dowell.

In lieu of flowers please send memorials to First Baptist Church P.O. Box 366 Moody, Texas 76557. The family invites you to leave messages or memories at www.gracegardensfh.com.

Funeral Service

10AM ,Saturday, July 30, 2011
First Baptist Church of Moody
300 Avenue East Moody, TX 76557

Visitation

6 - 8PM ,Friday, July 29, 2011
First Baptist Church of Moody
300 Avenue East Moody, TX 76557