Ralph Porter Dowell, 81, was born March 30, 1938 in Metcalfe County, KY to the late Jack and Ruth Walker Dowell. He departed this life on Saturday, March 8, 2020 in Adair County, KY.
Ralph had made a profession of faith in Christ and was associated with Fry Baptist Church. He was a United States Navy Veteran. He was self-employed in the oil field industry. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, being outdoors and collecting knives. He also loved to cut up with family and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Dowell; one son, Ronnie Dowell; and one brother, Richard Dowell.
SURVIVORS:
2 sons & their spouses: Joe & Corine Dowell of Columbia, KY; Donnie & Tammy Dowell of Pennsylvania
1 daughter & her spouse: Sherry & Chris Ervin of Edmonton, KY
14 grandchildren
18 great grandchildren
A host of other relatives and friends
Funeral Service: Wednesday 2:00pmCT at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Wisdom officiating
Burial: Greasy Creek Cemetery in the Exie Community of Green County with Military Honors
Visitation: 5:00pm-8:00pmCT on Tuesday March 10, 2020 and after 7:00amCT on Wednesday at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home
Pallbearers: Donnie Dowell, Joe Dowell, Chris Dowell, Donnie Dowell Jr., Chris Ervin and Chad Dowell
Honorary Pallbearers: Tom Rowe, Mark Faulkner, Lewis Bernard, and Barkley Hancock
Online Condolences: www.fostertolercurry.com
