George Jay Downing

I had the honor and privilege of being George´s barber for many years... He meant the world to me what a tremendous human being! What an honor to call him friend... With that being said my most heartfelt condolences to his family... Rest in peace and God bless you always George... Sincerely JackieBond

Dearest family of George, I am so very deeply sorry for your loss of dearest George! I had him for my history teacher at Pitman High School back in 1966-1970. The past several years we were in touch again and I absolutely loved and adored him! I invited him and his precious wife Sherry to our 50th class reunion in October, 2021 and was so thrilled that they came! It was so wonderful to see him again, and it was awesome that he sat on for our 50th reunion class picture! I shall treasure and...

Professor Downing was a kind, intelligent, gentle man. He taught me every psychology class that I took with care and intention. He walked virtually everyday past my home in Mantua to get his daily exercise. I didn't have to take all of his classes, but I loved his classes so I took the others as electives. His smile was pure sunshine and joy. He adored his faith and family. May he be carried to heaven by the choirs of angels singing. Your father was a Saint among us. RIP Faithful, good and...