Peter Michael Dowlen, 53, of Chester, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013. He was a retired NCIS Agent for the U.S. Government. Mr. Dowlen is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Norma Ricci Dowlen. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Dowlen; son, Sammy; brothers, Richard Dowlen and his wife, Jane, and Charles Dowlen Jr. and his wife, Donna; nieces and nephews, Sally, Richard, William, Charles, Chrissy, and Chloe; and other loving family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond VA 23220. Condolences may be registered online at
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