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Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 York Road

Towson, Maryland

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Visitation

Dec. 16, 2025

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

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Wesley Downing Obituary

On December 11, 2025, Wesley Emory Frank Downing (83) passed away peacefully in Baltimore, Maryland surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his beloved partner of 30 years Gilbert R. Miller, his son Raymond Miller and partner Brandon. Also survived by his nieces Lynne Downing and Debbie Downing and a sister in law Janet. Wes was predeceased by his father Melbourne Downing Sr. and mother Dorothy Downing (Cook) and brother Melbourne Downing Jr. Family and friends are welcome to the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 16 from 1-3 PM and 5-8 PM. Family and friends are also welcome on Wednesday, December 17 from 9-11 AM with a funeral service to start at 11 AM in the funeral home chapel. Burial to follow at Parkwood Cemetery.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Dec. 14, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Wesley Downing

Dec

16

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 York Road, Towson, MD 21204

Dec

16

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 York Road, Towson, MD 21204

Dec

17

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 York Road, Towson, MD 21204

Dec

17

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 York Road, Towson, MD 21204

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Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 York Road, Towson, MD 21204

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