Mr. Willie George Dowdel's Obituary
Willie George Dowdel, age 65, passed away on Wednesday July 1, 2015. Willie was born on December 28, 1949 to Bobby and Annie Dowdell. He served his country proudly in the Army during Vietnam. After the war Willie found work as a machine operator for Grand Haven Plastics. He enjoyed fishing, music, skating and dancing. Willie was a funny, kind-hearted caring individual who will be deeply missed. Willie is survived by his wife Ranae; children, Vault White, Sandra Grose, Shawn Kesa Bell, Charles (Latricia) Bell, Sharida Evans and Terrance (Shayuri) Dowdell; several grandchildren; brothers, Henry (Vivian) Dowdell and Bobby Lee Dowdell; sisters, Mae Rose Lockard, Loudie Love, Iola Kimbrough and Lela Dowdell; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Dorothy Evans, Pearlie Wallace and Fannie Patrick. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 11AM on Monday July 6, 2015 at The Sytsema Chapel, 737 Apple Ave., 231-726-5210. VISITATION will be on Sunday July 5, 2015 from 2-4pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to The American Cancer Society.
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