Edward Ray Dow

August 28, 1946 - August 22, 2020

Edward Ray Dow, 73, of Perryville, Missouri died Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville, MO. He was born August 28, 1946 in Perryville, MO to Linus L. and Edna G (Weinrich) Dow. He and Sharon Ann Blechle were married September 14, 1968. She survives in Perryville, MO. He had co-owned and operated a printing and office and equipment company. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, AmVets Post 94, American Legion Post 133, VFW Post 4282, Sportsmans Club, SEMO Seniors Golf Association and was a Navy veteran of Vietnam War. Survivors include his daughter, Danna Decker of Jasper, IN; sister, Wanda (Art) Hunt of Silver Lake; two grandchildren, Justin and Morgan Decker and one great-grandson, Chip Decker. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call at Ford and Young Funeral Home on Thursday, August 27 from 3:00 to 8:00 pm and on Friday, August 28 from 6:30 am until time of Celebration of Life at 10:00 am. with Rev. Rich Wehrmeyer officiating. Military funeral honors provided by US Navy and American Legion following service. Memorial contributions may be given to family. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.