William Forbes Dowdy
September 23, 1942 - June 28, 2012
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Obituary For William Forbes Dowdy
William F. Dowdy, III, 69, died on June 28, 2012 after a battle with colon cancer. He was born and raised in New Bern, NC where he graduated from New Bern High School and subsequently attended East Carolina College. On January 1, 2001 he retired after a 36 year law enforcement career with the last 31 years being with the NC State Bureau of Investigation. He was a member of the 1969 First SBI Special Agent Academy. During his career with the SBI he served as a Special Agency in Rocky Mount, Greenville, Southern Pines and Raleigh and served in the capacities of Assistant Supervisor, Director of the Tri-County Interagency Drug Squad in Cumberland, Sampson and Harnett Counties; Supervisor of Governmental Investigations; Chief Investigator; Assistant Director for Special Investigations and Special Projects Coordinator. He was a Past President of the North Carolina Internal Affairs Investigators Association, Past President of the Southeastern Internal Affairs Investigators Association and Past Secretary-Treasurer of the National Internal Affairs Investigators Association. After his retirement, he worked part-time as an investigator with the Wake County District Attorney�s office. In 2006 he was appointed as a public member of the State Bar Council and in 2009 he was appointed to the State Lottery Commission. He was a member of the Edenton Street United Methodist Church and was a member of the St. John�s Lodge No. 3, New Bern York Rite and Sudan Temple. He is survived by his son Bryan A. Dowdy of Raleigh, daughter Michele Dowdy Bailey of Louisburg and a sister, Harriet Marcus of Raleigh. He was predeceased by his wife, Jacqueline Smith Dowdy, who died in 1999. Visitation will be held Monday, July 2nd 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Edenton Street United Methodist Church, Raleigh, NC and the funeral will be Tuesday, July 3rd at 11:00am at the Edenton Street UMC. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to the Edenton Street United Methodist Church�s Doorstep Ministry.
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September 01, 2020
We will miss William greatly!
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September 01, 2020
Brian: I didn't know your Dad but I am very familiar with what you must be going through. I lost my father in 1981 when he was only 55 years old. My wife Ginger lost her Dad about the same time. We know that it sounds contrite, but rest assured that the memories that you share with your family and friends will sustain you through the coming years. We still think of our Dads every day and those thoughts keep him alive within us. Please know that our prayers are with you and your family.
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September 01, 2020
I worked with Bill at the DA's office for several years. We parked on the same floor of the parking deck and often walked in to work together. He was a great presence at the DA's office and was very respected. He also helped me out, when I applied to a job with the SBI. He liked to give me a hard time about being a Wolfpack fan! I am thinking of your family during this time and hoping you are cherishing all the good memories you had with him.
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September 01, 2020
Bryan, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you today. Robert
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September 01, 2020
I enjoyed working with Bill at the State Bar. He was very conscientious about his service to the Bar. May God comfort and keep you.
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September 01, 2020
Bryan, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May all your memories be uplifting to your hearts and help heal the sorrow you feel. Sincerely, Tammy Dodd
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September 01, 2020
So sorry to hear the news. He will truly be missed. He was a patient we always enjoyed seeing. May God's strength, presence and peace surround you all.
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September 01, 2020
Some of my earliest memories are going down to Beaufort each summer and stopping in New Bern to see our cousin Billy.. Billy always had the best stories and could make me laugh especially with his tales about working at the funeral home. As we got older we didn't see each other so much but kept in touch with Christmas Cards and an occasional family reunion. HIs Jake and the Fatman Christmas cards were the best! Billy has and will always be in our hearts and my love and prayers go out to Bryan and Michele.
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September 01, 2020
I remember Billy from NBHS as such a jovial person with a hilarious sence of humor. You'll be missed, Billy.
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September 01, 2020
I didn't really know Billy, but I remember him well from High School. So sorry to hear this news. I pray for the family to find comfort. God Bless.
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September 01, 2020
My deepest condolences in your time of sorrow. May God who is truly able continue to bless and keep you all.
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September 01, 2020
Bill was truly a legend....one of the truly great agents. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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September 01, 2020
Thoughts and prayers for a special family Love you, Sarah
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