Charles Benton Dowd

Charles Benton Dowd, 77, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008 in Vinita, OK. Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M. Tuesday in White's Azle Chapel. Burial: Ash Creek Cemetery. Visitation: 8 A.M. to 12 P.M. Tuesday at White's Funeral Home.Charles was born January 13, 1931 in Van Alstyne to William and Sallie Dowd. He was a former resident of Azle. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Mable Painter, Lydia Lovell, Thelma Dowd and Lillie Hulsey; brothers, Chester Dowd, Robert Dowd, Sam Dowd and Roy Dowd.Survivors: sons, Jerry Don and Tommy Dowd; sister, Gwen Duerr; several grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.