Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co.’s Roddey Dowd Sr. passed away at home September 30 with his family by his side. He was 85.
In 1954, Dowd Sr. began his career at Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, a family-owned firm begun by his grandfather in 1901. During his 64 years with the company, he served with his father, brother, son, nephew and close friend and associate, Ned Hardison. He held numerous executive positions in the company. Dowd Sr. was devoted first and foremost to the health and safety of the company’s employees, proud to offer them secure jobs.