William “Jeter” Dowdy, age 84, of Sanford died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at UNC Hospice, Pittsboro.
Mr. Dowdy was born March 16, 1936, the son of the late Charlie T. and Minnie Oldham Dowdy. He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church and a US Army Veteran. Jeter was a star pitcher in baseball in his younger years. He enjoyed bowling and loved spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, Jeter was preceded in death by sisters; Lizzie and Agnes Dowdy, Ruby Pope and Virginia Coombs, brothers; Norman and Thomas Dowdy; niece, Frances Coombs; and nephew, Charles Lewis “Pick” Dowdy.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ann Kirkman Dowdy; nieces, Mary Lois Oldham and husband Charlie of Bear Creek, Nancy Hart of Bear Creek, Donna Mashburn and husband J.B of Durham; nephews, Thomas Henry Dowdy and wife Barbara of Bear Creek, Earl Dowdy and wife Patricia of Bear Creek, and Terry Pope and wife Ellie of Greensboro.
Mr. Dowdy laid in state on Friday, August 14, 2020 from 12 to 5 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home.
A graveside service was held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, with Rev. Donald Burns and Rev. Jimmy Talton officiating. Burial followed in Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: UNC Hospice, PO Box 1077, Pittsboro, NC 27312 or Asbury United Methodist Church, 809 Asbury Church Road, Sanford, NC 27330
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home assisted the Dowdy family.
Online condolences may be made at: www.pughfuneralhome.com.