John Joseph Dowe

John Joseph Dowe of Springfield, Virginia passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, February 1, 2019. He was born on April 3, 1936, to John Frazier and Anna Marilla Dowe in Sharon, PA. He was the loving husband of Maxine Dowe for 48 years, devoted father to Bridgette and Kristi, and treasured grandfather to Niya, Lanay, Ciana, Zahria, and Natalya. John will be missed by all he cared for and loved; including in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives and various friends he made over the years. Those that knew John spoke of him as a surrogate father with wise advice, a conversationalist, and an outgoing gentleman. Additionally, John was a teacher of all things with a simple method; he taught by example. He was strong in body, spirit, and commitment. He was self-made and self-reliant, a man of many skills, and a jack of all trades. John served in the United States Air Force and retired as a Hearing Officer from the Federal Government. Simultaneously, he acquired a license as a general contractor to build his family's home. Following his federal retirement, he owned and operated J & M Express Trucking. His pastimes included investing in real estate, volunteering as a youth sports coach, traveling and cruising the world. John's family will welcome family and friends on Saturday, March 2, 2019 to Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA 22151 starting at 4 pm. Immediately following the gathering, his family will hold a memorial service at 5:30 pm. John will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.