Joseph Wayne Dowdy, 48, of Middleburg, Fla., passed from among us June 28, 2005. He retired from the Naval Air Depot, Jacksonville, Fla., with 27 years of service. He was a former member of the Middleburg Masonic Lodge No. 107 and the Jacksonville Scottish Rite. Being an avid motorcyclist for 30 years, he was active in ABATE of Florida Inc. Black Creek Chapter. He was predeceased by his parents, Ruth J. and Joseph C. Dowdy Jr. He is survived by two daughters, Melanie D. Wright of Suffolk and Crystal L. Dowdy of Gates, N.C.; three grandsons, Ethan and Jeremy Wright and Gavin Foster. Also surviving is his long-time companion, Dale K. Cawley of Middleburg, Fla. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, by the Rev. T.M. Frye with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be made at www.lovingfuneralhome.com.

Obituary, Virginian-Pilot, July 3, 2005.