James “Jim” Eugene Dow
Evans, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, August 23, 2016, James Eugene Dow, 63, husband of 41 years to Mrs. Judy Dixon Dow.
He was a Medevac pilot who flew Hueys and Blackhawks. James was an avid scuba diver instructor and a member of the PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) for 40 years. He was a military intelligence soldier retiring after 26 years as a Chief Warrant Officer Four. He served tours in Okinawa, Panama and Korea. Mr. Dow was a member of the American Legion, Post 192.
Family members in addition to his wife include; son: Jeff Dow; granddaughter: Bella Marley Dow; sisters: Pat D. Furman, Frances D. Wheat, Mary D. Caldwell; brothers: Frederick A. Dow, Jr. and Henry O. Dow and numerous nephews. Mr. Dow is preceded in death by a brother: Alfred H. Dow.
A memorial service will be Saturday, August 27, 2016, at 5:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with full military honors. The family will receive friends following the service until 7:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials contributions to American Cancer Society, 2607 Commons Blvd, Augusta, GA 30909.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com