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     Milford Emerson Dowler was born on 13 December 1933 at Mineral Wells, Wood Co., WV. He was the son of William M. Dowler and Isadore Margaret Yoho. Milford Emerson Dowler began military service Korean War service, U.S. Army. He died on 12 June 2010 at Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 76

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Milford E. Dowler, 76, formerly of Parkersburg, died Saturday, June 12, 2010, at St. Johns Hospital in Houston, Texas.

He was born Dec. 13, 1933, in Mineral Wells, Wood County, a son of the late William and Dora Dowler.

After taking early retirement from his career at DuPont, he owned and operated M & D Contractors, a local General Contracting company. Actively involved in community service, he was a member of Fort Neal Kiwanis Club, where he served as a board member. As the 1986 Fort Neal Kiwanis Club President, both he and the club were recognized as a Single Service Honor Club and spearheaded the 1986 Parkersburg Bicentennial Celebration.

He helped with the Parkersburg Safety Town Program for pre-schoolers, the Parkersburg Beautification Project, and Special Olympics. He was a veteran of the Army where he served as Specialist Fifth Class for the Headquarters Company of the 1092nd Engineer Battalion. He also served for 3 years in the Army Reserve. After retiring from construction, Mr. Dowler and his wife relocated to Houston, Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara A. Dowler of League City, Texas; his children, John E. Dowler of Hockingport, Ohio, J. Scott Dowler of Parkersburg, Melissa and husband, Jeff Conway, of Dickinson, Texas, and Melody Dowler of League City, Texas; seven grandchildren; and two brothers, Wayne Dowler and wife, Thelma, of Parkersburg and Frank Dowler and wife, Betty, of Parkersburg.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.

Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Parkersburg, with Pastor Billy Batten officiating and military honors by American Legion Post 15. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the cemetery.

He was buried in June 2010 at Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, Findagrave #91600660.

     Richard Paul Dowler was born on 6 August 1924 at Wood Co., WV.¹ He was the son of William M. Dowler and Isadore Margaret Yoho. Richard Paul Dowler married Mabel Faith Scott, daughter of Ellsworth Scott and Georgia Higginbotham, on 27 January 1945 at Meigs Co., OH. Richard Paul Dowler and Mabel Faith Scott were divorced before 2002. Richard Paul Dowler died on 24 December 2002 at Davisville, Wood Co., WV, at age 78

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Richard P. Dowler, 78, of Davisville, passed away Dec. 24, 2002, at his residence.

He was born Aug. 6, 1924, in Wood County, a son of the late William and Dora Yoho Dowler. He was an equipment operator for Bosley Construction, and he attended Big Tygart United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Mable Dowler; one son, Eric Dowler of Davisville; four daughters, Paulette Lemon and Erica Dowler of Davisville, Ronda Lynch of Washington and Connie Dowler of Baton Rouge, La; four brothers, Virgil Dowler of Mineral Wells, Wayne and Frank Dowler of Parkersburg and Milford Dowler of Texas; one sister, Mamie Drain of Parkersburg; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Leona Morris, Eloise Dowler, and Freida Batten; and two brothers, Etsel and Gene Dowler.

Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Pastor Michael Lamb officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice, 1601 Garfield Ave., Parkersburg, W.Va., 26101.

He was buried in December 2002 at Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, Findagrave #82808911.

     Ruth Eloise Dowler was born on 3 July 1926 at Wood Co., WV.¹ She was the daughter of William M. Dowler and Isadore Margaret Yoho.¹ Ruth Eloise Dowler died on 2 March 1934 at age 7. She was buried in March 1934 at Big Tygart Cemetery, Rockport, Wood Co., WV, Findagrave #38368341.

     Virgil Norman Dowler was born on 6 January 1917 at Jackson Co., WV.¹ He was the son of William M. Dowler and Isadore Margaret Yoho.¹ Virgil Norman Dowler married Beulah M. Snyder. Virgil Norman Dowler died on 26 March 2009 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, at age 92

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Virgil N. Dowler, 92, of Mineral Wells, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born Jan. 6, 1917, in Jackson County, a son of the late William and Dora Yoho Dowler.

Virgil enjoyed hunting and fishing, and after his retirement from DuPont, spent much of his time farming and gardening. He was a 50-year Mason, past president of the South Parkersburg Lions Club as well as the Mountain State Sportsmen Association. He operated service stations for many years and worked as a boilermaker prior to going to work at DuPont. He was a U.S. Navy veteran from World War II.

He is survived by two sons, Norman Dowler and wife, Linda, of Southaven, Miss., and Bernard Dowler and wife, Ann, of Ripley; two daughters, Linda Donahue and husband, Larry, of Mineral Wells and Charlotte Bumgarner and husband, David, of Parkersburg; three brothers, Wayne, Lester and Milford; one sister, Mamie; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah; and five brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike St., south Parkersburg. Interment will follow at Evergreen South Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Virgil's honor to Housecalls-Hospice, 914 Market St., Ste. 301, Parkersburg, WV 26101-4737.

Parkersburg News & Sentinel
March 27, 2009.

     William M. Dowler was born on 27 April 1888 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of Charles Dowler and Mary Jane Giffin.¹ William M. Dowler married Isadore Margaret Yoho, daughter of Jacob Yoho and Margaret Ann Finley, in 1910 at Wirt Co., WV. William M. Dowler lived on 3 April 1930 at Slate District, Wood Co., WV, farming.² He died on 7 October 1971 at age 83. He was buried in October 1971 at Big Tygart Cemetery, Rockport, Wood Co., WV, Findagrave #38368345.

     Francis M. Dowling married Bertha (?).¹

     Ruth Dowling was the daughter of Francis M. Dowling and Bertha (?)¹ Ruth Dowling married G. Arthur Chapman, son of Samuel J. Chapman and Anna E. Stover, on 6 December 1922.¹

     James Erwin Downard was born on 27 August 1942 at Mingo Junction, Jefferson Co., OH. He died on 14 March 1999 at Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH, at age 56.

     Kyle Richard Downard died on 28 May 1999 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. He was born on 28 May 1999 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

     Donald Arthur Downen was born on 31 January 1913 at Asotin, Asotin Co., WA. He was the son of Edward Rezin Downen and Edith Farrish.
Note: Prior to his marriage to Florence Butcher, Donald was married to Elaine Holbrook, and had a son Jack Edward Downen with her.

Donald Arthur Downen married Florence Alma Butcher, daughter of Eben William Butcher and Anna Lydia Turnbull, on 21 March 1943 at Issaquah, King Co., WA. Donald Arthur Downen died on 27 March 1989 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, at age 76. He was buried in 1989 at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens, Lewiston, Nez-Perce Co., ID.

     Edward Rezin Downen married Edith Farrish.

     Jack Erol Downen was born on 29 June 1925 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID. He began military service on 27 November 1943 at Ft. Douglas, UT, enlisted, WW II, U.S. Army Air Corps. He married Elaine Marie Holbrook, daughter of John Russell Holbrook and Florence Alma Butcher, on 14 September 1947 at Asotin Co., WA.

     Anna Downey was born circa 1843 at Washington Co. (probably), MD.¹ She was the daughter of Hadassa Brown.¹

     Bessie L. Downey was born in February 1887 at Licking Co., OH. She was the daughter of Oscar M. Downey and Minnie E. Tedrick. Bessie L. Downey married John E. Thomas circa 1900.¹ Bessie L. Downey lived in 1910 at Intermountain Precinct, Ada Co., ID. She died after 9 April 1930.

     Catharine Downey was born circa 1844 at Washington Co. (probably), MD.¹ She was the daughter of Hadassa Brown.¹

     Charles W. Downey was born in April 1888 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of James W. Downey.¹

     Christopher John Downey was born on 8 July 1912. He married Gladys Virginia Green, daughter of Jasper Quincy Green and Ina H. Casto, on 23 September 1943. Christopher John Downey died on 8 January 1968 at age 55.

     Effie Downey was born on 19 August 1865. She married Dr. Samuel Edmond Windle M.D., son of Dr. Jacob Hillyard Windle and Sarah A. James, in 1892. Effie Downey died on 1 August 1943 at age 77.

     Eleanor Downey was born circa 1848 at Washington Co. (probably), MD.¹ She was the daughter of Hadassa Brown.¹

     Elizabeth Downey was born in March 1868 at OH. She married Grafton Windle, son of Dr. Jacob Hillyard Windle and Sarah A. James, in 1885. Elizabeth Downey died in 1944 at Rarden Twp., Scioto Co., OH.

     Elizabeth Downey was born circa 1842 at Washington Co. (probably), MD.¹ She was the daughter of Hadassa Brown.¹
Note: married John B. Coffman.

     Elizabeth Hammond Downey was born on 30 May 1879. She married Daniel Edwin Stone circa 1905. Elizabeth Hammond Downey died on 23 January 1951 at Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, at age 71.

     Ellen Downey was born in 1811 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA. She married Hon. Daniel Kilgore on 5 April 1831. Ellen Downey died in 1869 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH.

     George Downey was born circa 1846 at Washington Co. (probably), MD.¹ He was the son of Hadassa Brown.¹
Note: married Alice Highbarger.

     James H. Downey was born circa 1904.¹ He was the son of James W. Downey and Emma Frances Windle.¹

     James W. Downey was born in May 1864 at Ohio Both parents born Virginia, per 1900 census info.^1,2 He married Emma Frances Windle, daughter of Grafton W. Windle and Serena Howell, in December 1894 at Rarden, Scioto Co., OH, Ceremony by Rev. A. D. Singer.

     Joan Massengill Downey was the daughter of Reginald R. Downey and Jesse Massengill.

     John Matthew Downey married Augusta Bunte.

     John Matthew Downey III was born on 26 March 1921 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. He was the son of John Matthew Downey and Augusta Bunte. John Matthew Downey III married Juanita Irene Larimore, daughter of John Bryan Larimore and Edith Rose John, in 1953 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. John Matthew Downey III died on 25 August 1997 at Toledo, Lucas Co., OH, at age 76. Cause of death: on 25 August 1997 congestive heart failure.

     Lewis Downey was born circa 1850 at Washington Co. (probably), MD.¹ He was the son of Hadassa Brown.¹
Note: married Ann Hagerman.