SFC Carl Andrew Dowland, RET., age 77, of Jasper, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026. He was born on March 28, 1949, in Milan, Tennessee, to the late Carl Benson Dowland and Violet Lorene Lawhorn Dowland.

Carl and Cynthia spent 54 years together in a loving marriage, shaping their life around the family they held dear. Their years together were filled with love, devotion, and the joy of being surrounded by those they cherished.

Carl proudly served his country for 24 years in the United States Army, including service in Vietnam and the Gulf Wars, and he received a Purple Heart for his bravery. He came from a proud military family his father served in World War II, and his grandson continues that legacy in the United States Air Force.

Beyond his service, Carl lived a life full of passion and joy. He was an athlete who loved running, and he enjoyed playing billiards in the APA league, winning tournaments in Las Vegas. He also fulfilled a lifelong dream of owning racehorses and found great happiness in caring for all his animals. Carl was a loving husband, father, and “Pop,” and his family was the heart of everything he did.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Gary Taylor Dowland; and his sister, Debbie Kay Dowland.

Carl is survived by his wife, Cynthia Dowland; his daughter and son‑in‑law, Christina and Brent Kelly; his son and daughter‑in‑law, Brian and Kerri Dowland; his grandchildren, Kristin and Alex Lundeen, Brandin and Stacey Cobb, Morgan Kelly, and Mya Dowland; and his great‑grandchildren, Kaylei Spinks, Safina Cobb, RaeLynn Harvey, Bodie Cobb, Ryker Yoakum, and Colton Yoakum. He is also survived by his brother, Charles Albert Dowland, and his sisters, Syndia Ann Mask, Linda Sue Burns, Brenda Carlene Bishop, and Monda Fay Woods.

Carl’s funeral service will be held at Georgia National Cemetery on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at ten thirty in the morning, where he will receive full military honors in recognition of his dedicated service to our country.

Cagle Funeral Home is proudly serving the family of SFC Carl Andrew Dowland, RET.