Leon Morris Dowdy

Departed this life on February 27th, 2025. Leon Morris Dowdy, age 71, of Richmond, formerly of Meherrin, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Ivy Harden Dowdy; two daughters, Freedom Dowdy and Alicia Dowdy; one son, Tyrone Dowdy(Anne); three grandchildren, Avery Tydings and Elijah & Aaron Guison-Dowdy; three sisters, Mabel Jackson, Irma Robertson and Patricia Anderson(Rev. Harold); one brother, Carlton Dowdy; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; father- in- law, Eugene Harden; one sister-in-law, Rev. Dr. Osa Sue Dowdy; two brothers-in-law, Jeffrey Harden and Jay Harden (Olivia) and other relatives and friends among them a devoted Jarvis Ware. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where the family will receive friends on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 3 to 4PM. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Monday, March 10, 2025, at Springfield Baptist Church, 1784 Springfield Road in Meherrin, Virginia where remains will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral time. Rev. Dr. Ozie Bradford(pastor). Interment, church cemetery. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 11:30 AM on Monday.

Online condolences are available at www.jenkinsjr.com.

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