JAMES MORGAN “JIMMY” DOWDY, JR., age 66, of Rhine, GA, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at his residence.
JAMES MORGAN “JIMMY” DOWDY, JR., age 66, of Rhine, GA, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, January 20, at Hopewell Baptist Church, with Mr. Jamie Lann officiating, with interment in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery.
Jimmy was born in Perry, GA on December 14, 1959, to the late Evelyn Bowen Dowdy and James M. Dowdy, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Rhine, a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, and graduated from Dodge County High School in 1978. He was a loving brother to his sisters, Sandra, Jane, and Durlene, and a favorite uncle, cousin, and friend to many. He was commonly referred to as the “Family Foreman” by his family. His “Foreman” duties included making sure his family was working daily. He enjoyed being with people and was a fixture in the Dodge County and Rhine Communities, where many who knew him called him simply “Dowdy”. Jimmy loved riding in his golf cart around Rhine and giving out grape bubblegum to his “Sweetie Pies”. He also enjoyed watching Walker Texas Ranger, The Waltons, and Perry Mason on TV. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his Sister, Sandra Harrell.
He is survived by his Sisters – Jane D. Lann and Durlene Williams (Cary), both of Rhine; Nieces and Nephews – Mickey Harrell (Rita), Joey Harrell (Selena), Jody Harrell, Alan Lann, Jamie Lann (Casey), Cary Williams, Jr. (Peggy), Bland Williams, and Suzanne Williams Marchant; Aunts – Jannette Lann, Linda Collins, both of Rhine, and Sarah “Bitsy” Jones of Milan; First Cousins – Michelle Jones, Angie Helton, Lindsey Jones, Susie Jones, Adam Dowdy, Chris Graham, Don “Duck” Tomberlin, Rhoda Foster, Rhonda Lann, Dawn Jones, Tim Collins, Clint Nelson, Vicki Cobb, Lisa Ray, Stevie Bowen, and Allison Bowen; Numerous extended family members and friends.
The family may be contacted at the residence of Jane Lann, 65 East Street, Rhine, GA, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 6:00PM-8:00PM Monday, January 19. In addition to flowers, the family requests contributions to Hopewell Baptist Church, 1707 Adam Springs Rd., Rhine, GA 31077.
Locally owned and operated, Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, has been "A Tradition of Trust" to Eastman, Dodge County and Middle Georgia for over 65 years.