Sumter-Etowah County AlArchives Obituaries.....Gowdey, Richard Childes September 26, 1923
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Sumter Co., Journal, September 28, 1923

In the passing of Dick Gowdey, as he was greeted in York and Sumter County,We 
lose one of our most useful men. He was active in Law Enforcement and Lodge 
Affiliation, having been Worshipful Master of Ionic Lodge 707, and was largely 
owing to his activities that the building now occupied by the Masons was 
bought as their home.It was his hearts work to see this building paid for and 
the lower story converted into a Community Center, and had he lived two years 
more we doubt not that he would have seen his object attained.
 Dick was born in Livingston, Alabama 37 years ago, and was educated in the 
Public Schools of Livingston and attended college at Auburn, Alabama. He was 
always loyal to  his college and the work they were doing.
 Dick came to York with his Father G.C. Gowdey about 12 years ago and for 
several years had been one of th A.T.& N.'s most efficient employees.
 While Dick never took an active part in Church work he was always interested 
in the things that make good Church members, and while in his last sickness 
embraced Jesus Christ as his Saviour and we have no doubt he rests with Him in 
Glory.
 He leaves to mourn his loss his father, Mr. G.C. Gowdey, one brother, Mr. 
Frank Gowdey of Meridian Mississippi, one sister, Miss Maude Gowdey of 
Okmulgee, Oklahoma, wife, and three little boys, aa host of other relatives 
and friends by the score.
 His remains were tenderly laid to rest in the York Cemetary at 4:30 O'Clock 
Wednesday afternoon.Dr.Davidson officiating and at the grave side the Masons 
took charge, more than a hundred strong and as they closed the Ku Klux Klan 
marched around the grave and placed thereon a beautiful wreath.
 The floral offerings were beautiful and spoke for his popularity among his 
friends and associates.
           

Additional Comments:

Recorded from the actual news clipping from Jud Arrington of York, AL

Richard Childs Gowdey's wife was Ruth Aileen Smith and their three sons
were George Gibson Gowdey, Thomas Francis Gowdey, and William Spratt Gowdey.


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