Michael Wayne Dowdy, 51, the son of Billy W. Dowdy and Betty Blackard Dowdy was born on September 22, 1959 in Fayetville, North Carolina. Left behind to cherish life's memories are his parents Betty E. and Bill W. Dowdy of Waxahachie, Texas, sisters Patricia A. Dowdy of Arlington, Texas, and Becky L. Essary of Corinth, Mississippi, and a brother Jeff A. Dowdy and wife Karen of Corinth TX. The family will always remember Michael and that he lost his battle with life on Christmas Day December 25, 2010. Funeral Service, officiated by Kara Blackard is 2:00 PM December 26, 2010. at Waxahachie Funeral Home chapel