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Bryson Downing Obituary

Bryson Downing COLUMBIA - A Memorial Service for Mr. Bryson Downing will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February, 10, 2015 at Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home (2930 Colonial Drive, Columbia). Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Born in Newberry, South Carolina, Mr. Downing was son of the late Mrs. Inez Hair Downing and Mr. Eugene Downing. He passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015 at Lexington Medical Center. He was 65. Bryson worked at Kraft Foods in Newberry, South Carolina for 27 years until he moved to Columbia, South Carolina. He was employed with Tyson Foods for 18 years as a Refrigeration Superintendent. He is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Loretta Downing; a daughter, Tarya Downing; a son Bryson (Vela) Downing; four grandchildren, Bryton Browning, Talayshia, Taniya and TaVerius Bobo; three brothers, David Downing, Roley Downing and Michael Downing; four sisters, Margie Downing, Dorothy Gean Dennis, Mary (Bobby) Ilupeju and Mary Nell (Willie) Wilson and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.bosticktompkinsinc.com.

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Published by The State on Feb. 10, 2015.

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Nettie Greene

February 12, 2015

Loretta, I am sorry to hear about the death of your husband. May God's grace bring peace to you and your family. May your memories of Bryson bring joy and laughter in the days and years to come.

Jack Wilson

February 10, 2015

I am so sorry for the family's loss. Bryson was a customer for 25 plus years even when he was at Louis Rich Foods.
I enjoyed my times working with and talking to him about his refrigeration. We managed to teach each other.
I worked for National Ammonia which became Tanner Industries.

February 10, 2015

Loretta, I am so sorry for your loss. May God provide you and your family with Strength and Peace during this very difficult time.

Carol McKeown

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