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Jerry Dowd

January 12, 1931 — May 11, 2024

Fred Jerome "Jerry" Dowd, Jr., 93, of Asheboro, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at McLeod Hospice in Florence, SC.


Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Cross Road Baptist Church, where he was a member, with Pastor Justin Curry and Rev. Gary Mason officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro, with military honors provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.


Mr. Dowd was born in Guilford County, NC, on January 12, 1931, and was the son of the late Fred Dowd, Sr., and Edith Frazier Dowd. He had retired from Brady Dodge as parts manager after 25 years. Mr. Dowd proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War.


In addition to his parents, Mr. Dowd was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Miller Dowd, and sister, Jane McDowell.


He is survived by his sons, Bryan Dowd (Libby) of Florence, SC, Ben Dowd (Wendy) of North Myrtle Beach, SC; sister, Carolyn Greene (Pervis) of Asheboro, NC; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.


The family will receive friends from 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. on Thursday at the church prior to the funeral service.


Memorials may be made to Cross Road Baptist Church, Christian Life Center, Renovation Fund, 1566 Old Cox Road, Asheboro, NC 27205.

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

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Cross Road Baptist Church

1566 Old Cox Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

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Cross Road Baptist Church

1566 Old Cox Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205

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