James ‘Jim’ Leonard Dowlen Sr., age 79, of Springfield, Tennessee, died Sunday, July 16, 2023 at his home.
Mr. Dowlen was born on February 13, 1944 in Ashland City, Tennessee, to the late Leonard Morgan & Marjorie Virginia Parker Dowlen.
He was a retired carpenter and house framer in the construction business and worked for Quadjay Manufacturing. He enjoyed drag racing and camping and was a member of New Hope Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Diane Nalley and step-daughter, Sandra Renee Buckner.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Judy Jones Dowlen; children, Donna Dowlen Steward, Sandra Jean Tyler, James Leonard (Theresia) Dowlen, Jr., brothers, David Michael (Mary) Dowlen, Freddy Ray (Debbie) Dowlen, Jeffery Lee (Mona) Dowlen, and Todd Dowlen; sisters, Lucille Bannister and Renae McKiven; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 22nd, with Bro. Corey Minter officiating.
The family will receive friends at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View on Friday, July 21st from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the hour of service at 2:00 PM.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses.
AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433 www.austinandbell.com
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