Davis Raymond Dowdy

Davis Raymond Dowdy, 79 of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on Monday, September 8, 1941 in Bedford County, a son of the late Raymond Julian Dowdy and Verna Faye Franklin Dowdy.

He was a Sales Representative & Manager with Woodmen of the World for 40+ years and was a lifetime member of Bedford Moose Lodge #1897.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma Parks Dowdy; his son, Troy Davis Dowdy & significant other, Brandy Dawn Witt; his grandchildren, Meghan Dowdy, Trace Davis Witt, Alexa Jean Dowdy, Kelsey Page Lacy; a great-granddaughter, Kinsley Mae Poston; brother, Daniel Dowdy & wife, Joan as well as his brother-in-law, Kenneth W. Parks & wife, Beatrice.

Per his wishes and due to COVID there will be no services.

Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford