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Earl Downing was the greatest Father-In-Law a women could ever ask for. He was a proud and respectful man who my family misses so very much.
Marian James
March 30, 2025 | Family


Springfield, Missouri
Age 91
Earl Lyn DowningEarl Lyn Downing passed away March 27, 2013 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Mo. He was born August 13, 1921 in Ava, Mo. to Jesse and Lena (Vinson) Downing. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Lawrence, Glenn, Kenny; stepson, Jay James; and ex-wife, Pat...
Read MoreEarl Downing was the greatest Father-In-Law a women could ever ask for. He was a proud and respectful man who my family misses so very much.
Marian James
March 30, 2025 | Family
Jana,
It has been a long, long, time. I'm sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jim Collins
October 13, 2013 | KS
Nancy Jana iam truly sorry for you hope you are well if i dont see you in this life catch you in the next dont be late
glen wagoner
August 24, 2013 | Birmingham, AL
Love you and will miss you.
Josh Wagoner
August 24, 2013 | Bergman, AR
Hello and my sympathy to all who lost Earl, especially to Ethel my dear cousin who was Earl's life's partner for many years. He was a kind,loving man to many. So sorry I am not able to travel to the service. I remember his warm smile and genuine cowboy hospitality. I was happy to be able to do the portrait of Earl and Ethel together during a happy time. Me and my family who knew Earl will miss him.
Love and God Bless, Sylvia
Sylvia Rogers Barnes
April 24, 2013 | Sacramento, CA
We remember Earl very well when he and Ethel visited us in Ca. He helped Carl buck hay and cut wood. We enjoyed hamhocks and beans for dinner and felt we had known him for years. such a wonderful man.He and my husband Carl were both Marines so they were bonded from the start.Our love and prayers go out to the family and his wonderful sweetie, Ethel. Carl and Lenita Prentiss
April 08, 2013
So sorry for everyone's loss. All are in our prayers.
Sherry (and Joe) O'Dell
April 07, 2013 | Springfield, MO
Earl was a second father to me. I can't yet imagine him being gone. His name for me was Sunshine and he truly added sunshine to my days. "Earl, I'll love you forever."
Janet Palmer
April 06, 2013 | Patagonia, AZ
To Ethel , Linda, Clyde
Earl was a joy. I am so sorry for your loss and so glad that you got to enjoy him for so long
Norma Hull
April 06, 2013 | Springfield MO