Robert Lester Dowdy

Robert Lester Dowdy, 88 of Farmville passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Farmville. He was born March 25, 1924 in Farmville, VA to the late James Archer and Nellie Baldwin Dowdy. He was a retired painter and farmer. Robert loved all animals and the outdoors. He had numerous pets that he cared very much about. He was preceded in death by his seven siblings. He is survived by his brother, Herman Dowdy of Richmond, his sisters, Myrtle Davenport of Richmond, Epsie Patterson of Evington, Bernice Coakley of Ashburn and Joann Lewis of Farmville; also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 18, 2013 1:00pm at the chapel of Puckett Funeral Home with interment to be held in Appomattox Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Monday from 11:00-1:00PM just before the service at the funeral home. Puckett Funeral Home is serving the family.