Mr. Michael Wayne Dowdy

November 29, 1970 - December 26, 2020

Michael Wayne Dowdy, age 50, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his home. He was born on November 29, 1970 to Bobby Jack Dowdy and Wanda Louise (Miller) Dowdy. Michael worked in construction and as a truck driver, he loved his work. He enjoyed working on four-wheelers and rebuilding Jeeps. He also loved being outdoors. He was a loving father, son, uncle, and friend. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his sons, Dillon Dowdy, and Cody Dowdy; daughter, Lexi Dowdy; mother, Wanda Dowdy; brother, Rick Dowdy; sister, Sherry Dowdy; best friend “little brother”, Jeff Beck; and nephews, Chris Dowdy and wife Sarah, Justin Dowdy and wife Sabat, Jonathon Dowdy, and Robert Dowdy. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Jack Dowdy. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.