David Lynn Dowdle, age 53, of Delight, passed from this life on Monday, April 29, 2013 at his home. He was born in Nacogdoches, TX on July 15, 1959, the son of Gerald and Willie Howard Dowdle. David was a construction worker and a member of Delight Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, David is survived by his son, Zachary Ira Schallert, two brothers, Danny Dowdle of Delight and Donald Dowdle of Eureka Springs and his grandson, Taylin Scholallat. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Delight First Baptist Church with Rev. Verlon Wood officiating. Interment will be in Delight Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guest book.