of Clarksville, AR
June 10, 1944 - October 9, 2021
Lorenzo James (Jim) Dow, 77, of Clarksville, Arkansas passed away October 9, 2021, in Clarksville, Arkansas. He was born June 10, 1944, in Worland, Wyoming, to his parents Lorenzo Edward and Geska (Tschigg) Dow. Jim enjoyed shooting guns at the Clarksville gun range. He loved to read, he was a history buff, he read the whole entire group of encyclopedias from the beginning to the end. Jim had his pilots license and he enjoyed flying and he also enjoyed restoring old cars. Jim served on the board for Clarksville Airport Commission, and he owned his own business Auto Electric Service in Clarksville, Arkansas. Jim spent four years in the United States Air Force.
He is preceded in death by his parents Lorenzo Edward and Geska (Tschigg) Dow, and one brother Joseph Dow.
Jim is survived by his wife of 56 years, Imogene Dorreen Dow of Clarksville Arkansas; one daughter Lisa Gay Dow Mathews and son-in-law Anthony Trent Mathews of Maumelle, Arkansas; two grandchildren Preston Allen Johnson of Clarksville, Arkansas; and Haylee Elizabeth Mathews of Springdale, Arkansas; one sister Martha Dow Robinson and brother-in-law Buford (B. C.) Robinson of Nashville, Tennessee.
Visitation will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Bartzsch officiating. Cremation will follow.
Funeral service arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville
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5 Condolence(s)
Jennifer Moore Halmes
Sunday, October 17, 2021
Lisa,
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. He was such a nice man and I know he will be missed. Sending love a d prayers,â¤
Darrell plank
Monday, October 11, 2021
Good friend for many years.. discussed the meaning of life.. cars.. . being a mechanic for
Life.. will miss our time.. Darrell
Mariella Barlow
Sunday, October 10, 2021
Lisa,
I am so sorry about your Dad. There are just no words. Let me know if I can do something for you here in town.Prayers for peace for you and the familyðŸ™ðŸ»
Mariella Barlow
Robert R. Bash
Sunday, October 10, 2021
Jim was a good friend and a genius on the mechanics of cars. He was a great co-owner of our airplane and an excellent pilot. We will miss him very much. As a good provider, husband and father,he will be missed by those and the many people he served over the years.
Vickie cummings
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Yo….yo… Loronzeo…. It’s me…Vacky… Thank you for being such a great mentor and being my second father.. I will forever remember all the great memories that you let me share with you and making me feel apart of your family… Thank Goodness that Bonanza went out of business…oh the memories we all experienced on ALL our road trips, they will never be forgotten… Your a great man, husband , dad, and papa that will be greatly missed but I’ll meet you on the other side…You will always be apart of my most memorable memories and will never be forgotten!!!!
Love Always,
Vacky