1941
Joe
2019
Joe Downing
April 8, 1941 — May 7, 2019
JOE DOWNING
Finger, TN: Joseph Robert Downing age 78, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 7, 2019 at his home in Finger.
He was born April 8, 1941 in Caruthersville, MO the son of the late Frank Griffin and Mary Kay Whitten Downing. He graduated from High school in Caruthersville and received an “AA” Degree in business management. He married Marie Manis in 1963. They made their home at Caruthersville for eighteen years and in Henderson since 1980.
He managed Quality Metal Stamping for thirty years, until he retired.
He enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his family.
Mr. Downing is survived by his wife, Ona Marie Manis Downing of Finger; a daughter, Tina Stanford Collins and husband Dr. Joby Collins of Tupelo, MS; three grandchildren, Chad Neely, Chase Stanford, and Brey Stanford and three great grandchildren; Kami, Abbie, and the third on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Jackie Downing and Bill Downing and two sisters, Margie Downing Woods and Jean Downing Haines.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue with Dr. Joby Collins and Bart Ross officiating. Burial will follow in Faith Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Crook Avenue 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday.
Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson
731-989-2421
Finger, TN: Joseph Robert Downing age 78, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 7, 2019 at his home in Finger.
He was born April 8, 1941 in Caruthersville, MO the son of the late Frank Griffin and Mary Kay Whitten Downing. He graduated from High school in Caruthersville and received an “AA” Degree in business management. He married Marie Manis in 1963. They made their home at Caruthersville for eighteen years and in Henderson since 1980.
He managed Quality Metal Stamping for thirty years, until he retired.
He enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his family.
Mr. Downing is survived by his wife, Ona Marie Manis Downing of Finger; a daughter, Tina Stanford Collins and husband Dr. Joby Collins of Tupelo, MS; three grandchildren, Chad Neely, Chase Stanford, and Brey Stanford and three great grandchildren; Kami, Abbie, and the third on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Jackie Downing and Bill Downing and two sisters, Margie Downing Woods and Jean Downing Haines.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue with Dr. Joby Collins and Bart Ross officiating. Burial will follow in Faith Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Crook Avenue 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday.
Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson
731-989-2421
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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Thursday, May 9, 2019
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