- Date Of Birth: August 13, 1930
- Date Of Death: January 7, 2021
- City: Vidalia
- State: Georgia
James “Ray” Dowdy, 90, of Satsuma, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at his home following an extended illness. He was a native of Vidalia, GA, and had returned to Putnam County 2 years ago coming from Lake City. Ray served in the US Air Force for 22 years and was a member of Victory House, formerly Victory Christian Fellowship. In 1973, he purchased Ditto Saw Shop and operated the business as Dowdy Saw Shop for 27 years. In his leisure time, Ray enjoyed going fishing.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Marvin Dowdy and Martha Mable Polk Dowdy.
He is survived by his children, Jim Dowdy of Stone Mountain, GA, Greg Dowdy of Satsuma, Kay Peoples (Thomas) of Jefferson, GA and Jinger Dowdy of Pensacola, FL, sisters, Dot Galbreath of Vidalia, GA, Jewel Horn of Reidsville, GA, and Pat Hahn of Charlotte, NC, mother of his children, Johnnie Dowdy of Satsuma, 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.
