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He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Melvin and Fay Dowdy, and his maternal grandparents, Dwight and Rema Boggs. In addition to his parents, he was survived by his loving wife, Sara Fountain Dowdy, of Caldwell, WV. Mike and his wife have been together for 16 years and married for 11 years. They enjoyed working together, either in the woods on job sites or on their home. They would do many different things together such as movies, flea marketing, tennis, dinner dates, and many more great activities to spend time with one another. During their years together, they made and shared many great memories, which will always hold a special place in Sara’s heart and their kids. Continuing with survivors they include, three children, Adora, Bently, and Chevie Dowdy; two sisters, Deanna Osborne and husband Doug, of Union, WV, and Michelle Zierer and husband Joseph, of Glace, WV; two brother-in-laws, Jeremy Fountain and Michael Fountain, both of Pickaway, WV; mother and father-in-law, Donald and Ruth Elmore, of Pickaway, WV; several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. Michael will always be loved and truly missed by his wife, kids, family, and friends. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at the Glace Hylton Church at Glace, WV, with Roger Boggs and Lawrence Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in Dowdy Cemetery at Glace. Friends may call Monday, February 2, 2015, at the Groves Funeral Home in Union, WV, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dowdy family in care of Groves Funeral Home P.O. Box 436 Union, WV 24983. Those wishing to send online condolences or sign the online guest book may do so by visiting www.grovesfuneralhome.com Groves Funeral Home in Union, WV, is serving the Dowdy family.