Dee Evans Dowler, 72, of Ash Grove, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.

Dee was born on July 15, 1946 to Howard H. and Clara (Smotherman) Dowler, in Springfield, MO. On September 18, 1999, Dee and Linda Fletcher were united in marriage, they shared over 19 years together.

Dee was born and raised in the Walnut Grove area. After graduating from Walnut Grove High School, Dee went into the United States Air Force and faithfully served his country during the Vietnam War. Dee was an active member of Walnut Grove Non-Denominational Community Church. He was a lay speaker in the church and helped with the back-pack ministry. Dee was also an active member of the O'Sullivan Lodge #7. He felt that community involvement was important and served on many boards such as: Greene Lawn Cemetery Board, State of Missouri Masonic Home, and Walnut Grove Alumni, where he served as vice-president. Above all, Dee loved his family and spending time with them, especially his grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him.

Dee is survived by his wife, Linda of the home; children, Becky Petras and husband Shawn of NE, Joseph Dowler Sr. and wife Cassandra of Greenfield, Richard Sartin and wife Ann of CA, Roy Sartin of Ash Grove, Rita Sartin and Stacy Morris of Everton, Russell Blanton of TX, Debra Nedeau and husband Don of CO; 27 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sister, Laura Ellis and husband Homer; nieces, nephews, other family and many friends.

Dee was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Sonny Dowler.

Masonic Services will be, Monday, November 26, 2018 at 6:00PM at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Walnut Grove, MO. Visitation will begin immediately following the Masonic Services and concluding at 8:00PM. Funeral services will be at 11:00AM, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Greene Lawn Cemetery, Walnut Grove, MO.