James Michael “Mike” Dowd, lifetime resident of Fountain Inn, has passed away on April 30th, 2021 after an extended bout of esophageal cancer. He was 54. A lifetime member of Fountain Inn Presbyterian Church, Mike was preceded in death by his natural parents, J.M. and Ruth O. Dowd. He was employed by Magna/Drive Automotive as a Logistics Supervisor.
Mike is survived by his daughter, Logan Olivia Dowd, of Greenville, and his son, Donovan Michael Dowd, of the home, his biological father, Eddy Lee Whitlock, of Spartanburg, his two biological brothers, Jay Allen Whitlock of Seneca and Jody Lee Whitlock of Spartanburg, and his two biological Aunts, Brenda McGarity of Boiling Springs and Joyce Morris (Ron) of Spartanburg. Mike was also survived by his little ebony angel, Stella, who stayed loyally by his side until his final moments.
Services will be held at Fountain Inn Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 8th, at 2:00 pm with visitation occurring immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers, Mike would like to request memorials be made to the Fountain Inn Presbyterian Church Children’s Division.