The Life of THOMAS JON DAWDY
Tom Dawdy, 65, passed away from prostate cancer on October 20, 2016, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. He was born in Boone, Iowa, on October 2, 1951, to James and Irene Dawdy.
Tom married Debra Winters October 17, 1969. He worked as an account manager for Procter & Gamble, retiring after 29 years of service. He very much enjoyed his work serving local grocery chains such as Fareway, HyVee, and Dahl’s.
During his lifetime, Tom loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, and following NASCAR.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Debbie; daughter, Sherry (Jon) Miller; grandchildren, Dakota, Madison, Austin, Colby, Haylea, and Infynity; mother-in-law, Shirley Winters; as well as many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amanda Dawdy, and his brother, Jim.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Tom married Debra Winters October 17, 1969. He worked as an account manager for Procter & Gamble, retiring after 29 years of service. He very much enjoyed his work serving local grocery chains such as Fareway, HyVee, and Dahl’s.
During his lifetime, Tom loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, and following NASCAR.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Debbie; daughter, Sherry (Jon) Miller; grandchildren, Dakota, Madison, Austin, Colby, Haylea, and Infynity; mother-in-law, Shirley Winters; as well as many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amanda Dawdy, and his brother, Jim.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.