Shannon Patrick Dowdy, age 42 of Clarksville, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, at his residence.
He was born December 13, 1978, in Clarksville to William Patrick Dowdy and Carolyn Lee Ferrell Dowdy.
“Shannon was an inspiration to us all, the love he had to give! If we could be more like he, a greater life we’d live. Trusting eyes and curious mind, inseparable from his mother. A road to walk, lessons learned while depending on each other. Lucky the one to have been a part of the life of this angel with the face of a man, and believing heart of a child.”
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Laurie Ann Stewart, and three nephews, Ryan Ward, Jordan Ward and Sheldon Bo Ward.
Shannon was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Comer Lee Ferrell and Lorene Ferrell; paternal grandparents, William Dowdy and Margaret Dowdy; and sister, Melanie Renee Dowdy Ward.
A celebration of life service was held Monday, July 26 at the chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Rev. Stewart Salyer officiating. Burial followed at Sango Cemetery, and visitation was held July 25 and July 26 at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Sandra Hanson, Sheila Sexton, Amy Miller, Crystal Bibbs, Roger Gray and Jim Scott. Bikers Who Care additionally served as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriner Hospital for Children, 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington, KY 40508.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 408-9690. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com