Bruce was born on November 11, 1958 in Danville, Illinois to Don and Rosemary Wallen Dowdy. He was machinist for EEI Vista Energy in Joppa, Illinois and a member of Operating Engineers Local 148. He enjoyed traveling to Cancun, Mexico but his greatest passion was working on cars and aquariums. His favorite car to work on was “Christine”, his volkswagon. His love of aquariums and fish led to his nickname, Finn. Bruce was of the Methodist faith.
Bruce is survived by his wife of 42 years, Beth Jenkins Dowdy; one son, Chad Dowdy of Kevil; one sister, Susan Fabian of Atlanta, Georgia; one brother, David Dowdy of Brookport, Illinois; his father, Don Dowdy; nieces and nephews, Justin Morris of Atlanta, Georgia, Trevor Jenkins of Symsonia, Danielle Jenkins of Symsonia and Jayda Jenkins of Arlington.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary Wallen Dowdy.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Paducah with Rev. Bill Miller officiating.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Paducah.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: Mercy Health Home Care. 911 Joe Clifton Dr, Paducah, KY 42001.
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