Obituary of John Douglas Dowling

Avoca - John Douglas Dowling (Doug) passed away on July 26th, 2024. He spent his final days surrounded by his loved ones and in the comfort of his home. Doug was born to John and Susan Dowling in Lawrence County on May 23rd, 1965. He is preceded in death by his father, his father-in-law, Joe Cox, and sister-in-law Linda Lake Combs. Doug is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sandra Cox Dowling, his son, Derek Dowling, and daughter-in-law, Ashley, his grandchildren Alicesan, Ember, and Ryan William Dowling. He is also survived by his mother, his brother, Chris (Angela) Dowling, his sisters, Melissa (Stacy) Brown, and Tabitha Gabhart, his brother in laws Rocky (Shelly) Cox, and Terry Cox, close family friend, Dustin Gabhart and several close nieces and nephews. Doug’s grandchildren were his pride and joy, followed closely by his bass boat. One of his favorite events was annual family deer camp at Hoosier National Forest. He was also a hunter and collector of arrowheads, historical artifacts, he was a true outdoorsman, if you knew him, you knew him. Doug’s legacy will live through the love of his grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 31st in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor David Ferry officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the hour of service on Wednesday at the mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.