Walter Harvey Dowling, 93, of Brunswick, GA passed away on May 21, 2023 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, GA.

Walter was born on May 10, 1930 in Hoboken, GA to the late Layton and Lillian Dubois Dowling. Walter has lived in Camden County most of his life. Walter first met Jeanette when he was working at the jail doing fingerprints and she was coming there on a class field trip. He knew she was the one when he laid eyes on her. They later got married and had five wonderful children. He worked for Gilman Paper Mill for forty-two years and worked at a hand saw mill in Kingsland, GA for four years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was an awesome marksman. He finished out his life as an Associate Pastor. He was a member of the Ruhamah Baptist Church of Kingsland, GA and attended the First Baptist Church in Kingsland, GA.

Survivors are his children, Keith Dowling (Linda) of Kingsland, GA, Wayne Dowling (Renee) of Waukesha, WI, Gwen Harris (Rickey) of Brunswick, GA, and Von Crumley (Harvel) of Yulee, FL.  Grandchildren, Katie Barry, Lindsey Swendson, Abigail Crumley, Karla McLain, John Harris, Bryan Dowling, Crystal Groover, Alicia Brislin, April Howard, Jana Hill, and Chris Hill. Numerous Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Dowling, a daughter, Linda Hill, and a granddaughter, Amanda Howard.

Services will be held on Wednesday May 24, 2023 at 11:00 am at Allison Memorial Chapel with Pastor John Harris officiating. Visitation will be held prior to service time beginning at 10:00 am. Burial will proceed in Lawnwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of the Golden Isles 1692 Glynco Pkwy Brunswick, GA. 31525

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.