' Arial; "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA'of Tawas, formerly of Pontiac, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2015 at 94 years of age. Loving husband of the late Alice Dowdy; dear father of Jeff (Jeannie) Dowdy, Mike (Sheila) Dowdy, David Dowdy, the late Susan (late Ernie) Reyes and the late Dennis Dowdy; grandfather of Steve (Joe-la), Stephanie (Tom), Andrea (Joe), Ian and the late Katie; great grandfather of 6. Also survived by special friends Rosalie, Carol and Patti. Melvin served in the US Army 80SUPth/SUP Division under General Patton. He was a recipient of both the Silver and Bronze Stars. Melvin retired from General Motors in Pontiac.