Bobby Gene Dowell 79, of Purmela, formerly of China Spring, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023.
Visitation: 5PM – 7PM, Monday, February 20 at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 10AM, Tuesday, February 21 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial: Driver Cemetery, near Teague.
Gene was born July 2, 1943 in Fairfield to Emmett Jasper Dowell and Jewel Marie (Hall) Dowell.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gerald Dowell and Jimmy Dowell; infant son, Bobby Dowell; and son, Gerald Dowell.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Kay Dowell; daughter, Laurie Yates; grandchildren, Dakota Yates (Whitney), Makayla Yates, Sherrie Yates, and Millie Cline; two great-grandchildren, Christopher, Piercelynn, and “Baby Yates” on the way; brother, Joe Dowell (Maryann); “like a son”, Larry Dowell (Susan); and numerous nieces, nephews, and numerous other relatives.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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So sorry for your loss Mr.Dowell was a very nice and wonderful man.God bless all of you.
Sherrie, I am so sorry for your loss. Sarah talked about papaw often. I know he’ll be sorely missed. My prayers go out for you and your family. Much love.
I didn’t personally know “Papaw”, but thanks to Sherrie my daughter adored him. Sarah and Sherrie enjoyed tagging goats with him.
I know he will be greatly missed by many. Sherrie you and your entire family will be in my prayers in the days, weeks and months ahead.
sorry for your loss
Dakota and family, so sorry for your loss..
I just happened to find this while checking obits that aren’t in the Trib. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Laurie and the family. Since my spinal surgery, I don’t get out much. I can’t make the funeral.
Dear Kay and Family, This breaks our hearts to hear! Gene and Richard were high school friends that drifted apart after graduation, but was thought about many times. Our sincerest condolences for your loss. Richard and Kay Sims
Dear Mrs. Kay Dowell and Family,
We are truly sorry for your loss, you and your family all have heartfelt condolences and will keep you all in thoughts as you move forward during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Bluebonnet Health (Hospice) Services Team
Kay and Laurie I am so sorry for your loss. Just know Gene, Jerry and Bob are looking down on us and the their with each other…Love Dennis and Noel French.