Wilbur Gene Dowless, age 62, of Lumberton, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. He was born on October 18, 1956, in Bladen County to the late Edison Dowless and the late Edna Prevatte Dowless. He freelanced as a diesel mechanic.

Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Janet Winstead.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Chavis Dowless of the home; three sons: Harry Lee Chavis, Gary Gene Dowless, and Jeremy Lynn Dowless, all of Lumberton; two daughters: Margaret Ann "Pooh" Dowless and Edna "Sissy" Dowless, both of Lumberton; five grandchildren: Jackie, Garrett, Tatelyn, Kayley, and Nicholas; and two brothers: Steve Dowless and Michael Dowless, both of Bladenboro.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. in Lumberton.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Floyd Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Robeson Memorial Park in Lumberton.