William 'Jason' Dowling

Nahunta – William “Jason” Dowling, 40, of Nahunta passed away Friday night (September 29, 2017) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after a brief illness.

Born in Waycross, GA his parents are Robert Earl Dowling, Sr. and Linda Cleland Dowling of Nahunta. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Glynwood & Annis Mercedes “Mert” Dowling; maternal grandparents, George & Stella Cleland; and a cousin, Clyde Miller.

Jason was a fork lift driver for the ship mill and played baseball, basketball, football and played the trumpet at Brantley Co High School in his earlier years. He loved watching football especially the Georgia Bulldogs.

Survivors include his 2 daughters, Mercedes Divine Dowling and Taylor Lynn O’Neal both of Nahunta; his parents, Robert & Linda Dowling, Sr. of Nahunta; 2 brothers and a sister-in-law, Robert Dowling, Jr. of Jackson and Matthew Adam & Melody Dowling of Southport, England; a sister and brother-in-law, Alysha & Daniel Grafford of Hortense; 6 nieces and nephews, Conner Ridout, Tyler Ridout, Jayden Ridout, Gaven Grafford, Addisyn Grafford, and Tanner Dowling; and also several aunts, uncles, and other relatives.

Visitation will be held Sunday evening (October 1, 2017) starting at 6PM at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

A funeral service will be held Monday afternoon (October 2, 2017) at 2PM at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Johns, Mrs. Bonnie Arnold, and Mr. Wyatt Blount officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Justin Smith, Chris Miller, Darren Miller, Thomas Dowling, Jr., Wyatt Blount, and Joe Allen. Pallbearers are asked to meet at the church Monday by 1:30pm.

The family will be receiving friends at Alysha & Daniel Grafford’s residence, 150 Baker Hill Rd Hortense, GA 31543.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.