CALDWELL, WV--- Michael Dale Dowdy, age 36, of Caldwell, WV passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 following injuries sustained in a logging accident. Born August 5, 1978 at Fairlea, WV he was the son of Lewis and Dorothy Boggs Dowdy of Glace, WV. Mike was a 1997 graduate of James Monroe High School. He played football and baseball all his life. He was a kind hearted man that would do anything for anyone that needed him. He was always very happy and always made time for his wife and kids. Mike was a great father and loved playing with his kids. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, and working on his home. He was a logger and loved being in the woods. He really enjoyed being involved with his kid's sports such as football, baseball, and cheerleading.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Melvin and Fay Dowdy and his maternal grandparents, Dwight and Rema Boggs. In addition to his parents he was survived by his loving wife, Sara Fountain Dowdy of Caldwell, WV. Mike and his wife have been together for 16 years and married for 11 years. They enjoyed working together, either in the woods on job sites or on their home. They would do many different things together such as movies, flea marketing, tennis, dinner dates, and many more great activities to spend time with one another. Over their years together, they made and shared many great memories, ones that will always hold a special place in Sara's heart and their kids. Continuing with survivors they include, three children, Adora, Bently, and Chevie Dowdy all of the home; two sisters, Deanna Osborne and husband Doug of Union, WV and Michelle Zierer and husband Joseph of Glace, WV; two brother-in-laws, Jeremy Fountain and Michael Fountain both of Pickaway, WV; mother and father-in-law, Donald and Ruth Elmore of Pickaway, WV; several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. Michael will always be loved and truly missed by his wife, kids, family, and friends.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the Glace Hylton Church at Glace, WV, with Roger Boggs and Lawrence Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in Dowdy Cemetery at Glace. Friends may call Monday, February 2, 2015 at the Groves Funeral Home in Union, WV from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Dowdy family in care of Groves Funeral Home P.O. Box 436 Union, WV 24983. Those wishing to send online condolences or sign the online guest book may do so by visiting www.grovesfuneralhome.com Groves Funeral Home in Union, WV is serving the Dowdy Family.