Donald Steven "Donnie" Dowdy

Donald Steven “Donnie / Rowdy-Dowdy” Dowdy lifelong resident of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the age of 58. He was born on January 10, 1965 to Ralph Ben Dowdy and Patricia Mae Anderson Dowdy. Donnie had a career as a General Contractor (a man that could do it ALL!) for Thomas Homes Corporation, McLemore Electric, and Mark Downey and Associates. Donnie was loved by so many. He had a very outgoing personality and was just so much fun to be around. Many have said that he was like a father or brother to them because he had made such an impact on their lives. He was always lending a hand to anyone who needed it. Volunteering to be an organ donor was just one good example of what a giving person he was. He was also an avid fisherman and hunter. He gave away a lot of meat to friends and family. At one point in Donnie’s life, he was the charter boat captain of the Miss Celeste and the Intimidator. The water and woods were his escape and always his happy place. Softball was another important piece of his life. He considered his teammates to be his family. Short stop was his specialty but he could play any position and hit the ball out of the park. He was an exceptional ball player and will definitely be missed on the field. He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Ben Dowdy; and his brother, Ronnie Lloyd Dowdy. Donnie is survived by his love of 21 years, Juanita Vinson; mother, Patricia Mae Dowdy; daughters, Lacey Rae Dowdy and Brandy Lee Dowdy; son, Don Hunter Dowdy; sisters, Deborah Oneil Dowdy Ward and Pamela Marie Dowdy Tompkins; step-daughters, Hailey Brianna Audiffred and Brandi Nicole Vinson; and grandson, Kayden Samelson. There are so many memorable moments and his family and friends will carry them for the rest of their lives. So, Fly High My Love for you will live on in all our memories and will always be with us. A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Reception provided by Mike McLemore to follow at the Pensacola Yacht Club, Sailing Center, 1897 Cypress Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. Please honor Donnie’s memory by wearing a softball shirt or a fishing shirt to the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Donnie’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project (support.woundedwarriorproject.org) or Toys for Tots (secure.toysfortots.org) Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.

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Donald Steven "Donnie" Dowdy

January 10, 1965 - September 13, 2023