Omer Wade Dowell
February 6, 1952 - April 15, 2022
Omer Wade Dowell, 70, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born in Bristol, VA and was the son of the late Billy Dowell and Edna Haga Walker. In addition to his parents, Omer was preceded in death by his son Eric Dowell, and an infant son, Nathaniel. Omer proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Those left to cherish memories of Omer include his son, Kenny Dowell and his wife Anna, grandchildren: Abby Dowell, Hobie Dowell and his wife Kathryn, Saylor Boggs and her husband Nick, Jackson Dowell, and Carson Dowell; his siblings: Wanda Hendricksonand her husband John, Allen Dowell, Karen Dowell, Sherri Gusler, Beth Arnold, and Brian Dowell; niece, Jacqueline Hendrickson, nephew, Jonathan Hendrickson, and special K-9 friend, Prancey. The family will honor Omer’s life during a memorial service at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, VA with Pastor Austin Cook officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery by 3:20 pm.
Omer Wade Dowell, 70, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born in Bristol, VA and was the son of the late Billy Dowell and Edna Haga Walker. In addition to his parents, Omer was preceded in death by his son Eric Dowell, and an infant... View Obituary & Service Information