Mr. Jimmy Eugene Dowdy, age 78, of Thomaston, died Thursday July 9, 2015 at his residence on Indian Trail.

Mr. Jimmy Eugene Dowdy, age 78, of Thomaston, died Thursday July 9, 2015 at his residence on Indian Trail.

Mr. Dowdy was born on May 21, 1937 in Fulton County Ga, to the late Benjamin and Katherine Dowdy. He was employed with the Thomaston Police Department for 25 years until his retirement. Mr. Dowdy was a member of Zion's Chapel Methodist Church and the Police Officers Association.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Grace Dowdy of Thomaston Ga, daughter Mrs. Kay (Calvin) Hill of Thomaston Ga, son Mr. Adam (Vivian Stinchcomb) Dowdy of Thomaston Ga, sister Mrs. Tempy Hoyle of Thomaston Ga, grandchildren Daniel E. Dowdy, Gregg Dowdy, Kimberly Paige Williams, Addison Dowdy.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday July 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Zion's Chapel Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Saturday July 11, 2015 from 12-2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gasteroparasis Research at Emory University Hospital at 1364 Clifton Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!!