Louis Thomas “Tom” Dowdy

Louis Thomas “Tom” Dowdy, 78, of Highland, IL, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021, at his home in Highland, IL.

He was born October 23, 1942, to Eugene and Myrtle (nee Crockerall) Dowdy, in Stewart County, Tennessee.

Tom was a member of Highland Southern Baptist Church in Highland, IL. He loved to fish with his buddies on Silver Lake in their little jon-boat. The Highland Diner was a favorite amongst him and his friends, where they would frequent for coffee and breakfast. Tom was a loyal, devoted, and loving husband. If you knew him, you knew of his uniqueness. God only made one Tom Dowdy, and we thank him for it. He was a saved man and is now in heaven sitting next to his wife, Lana Dowdy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Myrtle Dowdy; wife, Lana (nee Dyer) Dowdy.

Tom is survived by his children, Brandon (Rhonda) Dowdy, Mark (Darlene) Dowdy; brothers, Gene Dowdy, Phillip Dowdy, Bruce Dowdy; grandson, Chase Dowdy; niece, Kelly Van; nephew, J.W. Mollett.

Memorials may be made to Highland Southern Baptist Church.

Per the family’s request, there are no services scheduled.

Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.