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CONWAY, NC – John Douglas Blowe, Sr., age 76, of Lake Road, Conway, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, NC.

Doug was born on November 28, 1943 to the late Noah Douglas Blowe and Flossie Blowe in Hertford County, NC. He was a loving family man and enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports as well as playing sports himself in his younger days. He was an extremely hard worker and was a talented handyman. An avid outdoorsman, Doug enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and trips to the beach. He would often be caught by the television watching the Fox News. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all that knew him.

Doug is survived by his daughter, Sharon Singer and husband Larry of Roanoke Rapids; son, John Douglas Blowe Jr. and wife Kelly of Wake Forest; three granddaughters, Molly Jordan Hargrave of Raleigh, Hannah Claire Blowe of Wake Forest, and Lilly Grace Blowe of Wake Forest; two grandsons, Avery Randall Hargrave of Lake Gaston, and John Douglas Blowe, III of Wake Forest; and brother, George Blowe of Roanoke Rapids.

Due to the circumstances, friends can view and pay their respects to Doug on Friday, April 10, 2020 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Rich Square, NC.

A private family celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the Conway Baptist Church, Conway, NC, with Rev. Jayson Rowe and Rev. Willie McLawhorn officiating with a public graveside burial to follow at Conway Cemetery, Conway, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made directly to the Conway Volunteer Fire Department, 113 White Street, Conway, NC 27820, or online by visiting www.tmcfunding.com/search then type John Douglas Blowe.

Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service – Rich Square Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Blowe family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.