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Richard Lee Dowell Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1924 - 2007 Richard Lee Dowell, 82, of DeGraff, died at 3:01 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at Mary Rutan Hospital. He was born in Bellefontaine on Jan. 14, 1924, a son of the late Henry Reams and Gladys L. Byer Dowell. A brother, James R. Dowell, also preceded him in death. On Jan. 4, 1962, he married the former Betty Evabelle Fry in Sidney and she survives, along with a brother, Charles Dowell of Bellefontaine; two sisters, Patricia (Wesley) Plikerd of Lakeview and Mary (Eugene) Pope of DeGraff; several nieces and nephews; and Merry Belle Henry and family. A World War II Army veteran, he and his wife owned and operated Dick and Betty’s Market and Opry House in DeGraff for many years. He also was a member of the Eagles Aerie 1403 in Sidney. The Revs. LeRoy Hughes and Jerry Allen conduct a funeral at 11 a.m. Friday at Rexer-Riggin-Madden Funeral Home, DeGraff, where calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial is in Fairview Cemetery, Quincy, where the Logan County Honor Guard conducts military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

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There are currently 3 condolences.

Moon/Marvin Family Thursday January 11, 2007 at 8:37 AM

Betty, You have our deepest sympathy.We were shocked to read of Dicks passing. We all remember visiting the market and getting baits to go fishing and of course getting the penny candy. Dick was a kind man that didn't know a stranger,and he always had a wave or a hi in passing. keeping your family in prayer&thought.

Mike and Lora Haines Wednesday January 10, 2007 at 8:57 PM

That smile.....It was always there on his face and Betty's too. I remember, when I was young stopping in to "Dick & Betty's Market and My hubby and I stopped in for visits, especially around fishing time, it was always a nice visit. I even remember dancing with my grandfather at the Opry Barn a time or two when I was younger. Lots of memories old and new. Dick was a nice friend and he will be sadly missed. His life has been a Blessing to more people than you'll ever know. May God's love comfort you and your family at this time. Knowing that it is but a moment, until we are all together again in Heaven with our Father and Family. May Jesus Christ be your light, peace and strength. Please know that you're in our Hearts and Prayers. Love, Mike and Lora

Darrell & Judy Nichols Wednesday January 10, 2007 at 2:43 PM

See ya later kid was a favorite saying of "Uncle Dick." Me & Darrell always enjoyed talking to Uncle Dick and wished we would have stopped and seen him Sunday evening when we drove by at 9:30 in the evening. We luv you, Aunt Betty, keep your chin up. Judy & Darrell

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