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Henry Downing Obituary
Age 54, of Massillon passed away Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010. He was born April 23, 1956 the son of the late Henry M. Sr. and Dorothy Pace Downing. Henry was employed at the Hoover Company for 34 years. He was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church of Massillon.
Henry is survived by one daughter, Cadrianna (Andrew) Pullin; granddaughter, Andrea; grandson, Andre of Massillon, Ohio; four sisters, Renee Twyman of Youngstown, Ohio, Venetia Gardner, Chitquita Downing and Shonteeva Downing, all of Canton, Ohio; and Daryl, his loving companion of 12 years.
Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church of Massillon, 1111 3rd St. SE, Massillon with Pastor Anthony Robinson officiating. The family will receive friends in the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of service. The Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements. Those wishing to share a fond memory or their condolences may sign the Reed on-line guestbook at our website www.reedfuneralhome.com
Reed, 330-477-6721
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Memories and Condolences
for Henry Downing
September 15, 2010
Marchelle Griffin Sorry for your lost.
Kathy Flesher
September 14, 2010
Henry will be missed by many of us, his smile and his stories he would share. He would always be there to lend a hand to help many of us during our times at Hoover. May God Bless the family and friends at this time, my thoughts and prayers are with you
Brenda Carroll
September 12, 2010
To the famiy and loved ones of Henry, he will be sorely missed here on earth, his bright smile and readiness with an encouraging word. His gentle way of drawing one to truth an hope. He spoke honestly and without reservation about his great love for his family. I am a benefactor of his kindness, my life was touched by his humility, openness and encouragement.
May the comfort of the Living God envelope the family with peace and a sense of the purpose of Henry through his life.
Renee Patrick
September 12, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
pat miles
September 11, 2010
Downing family:
Words escape me but be comforted in the fact that to be absent from the body is to be present with our God
debra martin
September 8, 2010
My condolences and prayers to all of henrys family and friends and extended hoover family.... he was loved by all who knew him and will be missed by all who knew him... he will never be forgotten... rest in peace now henry your finally home.... cya when i get there my friend.....
Leonard Terrell
September 8, 2010
May the Words of our Lord - Jesus Christ bring solace upon the family of Henry Downing Jr. Henry (Doughnut) will be truly missed as a genuine and valued father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. The passages of this book's postings really expresses that point well.
Peace and Love,
Carol Boord
September 7, 2010
To the family & friends of Henry,
What a shock, what a loss. We all loved the guy.
He was the funnies, most loveable person, & his
laugh was his trade mark, along with rubbing his stomach.
You could be mad, or sad with your back to him,
and hear his laugh, and you would start laughing
without knowing what he was laughing about.
. The funny stories, and his concern
for everyone was also his trade mark. If you missed
knowing donut, you lost. He was everyone's friend.
I don't know any words that could help his family
& friend though his loss, because my heart is broken,
and I haven't seen him for years. R-I-P Donut.
Carol & Don Boord
Minister Lori Adkins
September 7, 2010
To Chee-Chee and the rest of the Downing family, I pray for God's peace as you transition your lives without Donut's presence. Remember God is Faithful. Much love to you all,
Lori
Hogdog Snyder
September 7, 2010
So sorry for your loss, Henry was a super nice guy, I worked with him at the Hoover company. He will be truely missed by many.
Robin Martin
September 7, 2010
Henry R.I.P. I remember him from the Hoover Co.
God Bless the Family.
Robin Martin
Patti Hamilton
September 7, 2010
I never met a nicer man who always smiled and laughed about life. He was always fun to be around. I'm thankful that I was fortunate enought to have known and been a small part of his life. I'll really miss him. My heart goes out to his family for their loss.
Sharon Cleary
September 7, 2010
My sympathy to Henry's family. May the Lord comfort you and help you through this loss.
michelle mcewen
September 7, 2010
I first met Henry at lathrop school,and became friends with his sister Renee.We always seemed to be in each others life somehow,he became a good friend at Hoovers. I will miss his smile.Michelle{Ball}McEewen
Terrie Ross
September 7, 2010
Always a Friendly Smile, He will Truley Be Missed!
Love, The Dunivant Family
September 7, 2010
My heart goes out to you in your time of need. Take comfort in knowing that God will be your comforter.
Jackie Hedgespeth
September 7, 2010
Renee & The Downing Family,
Stay strong with the love of family & friends each day will get a little easier. Donut will never be forgotten.
he touched many lives. love you all.
Jackie (Clax)Hedgespeth & Family
September 7, 2010
Ada, Cookie & Debbie, Canton,Ohio
Rochelle Herring
September 7, 2010
To the family of Henry (Donut) Downing Jr. I am so sorry for your loss and may God Bless and keep you all in your time of sorrow. He was so nice and always had a smile.
Shirley Harris
September 7, 2010
I often wondered whatever happened to Ms. Dorothy's children Henry and Renee. I am saddened to hear about Henry this way. My prayers and thoughts are with Betty, Shelley, Talisa and the rest of the family in your time of grief. May you find peace in knowing he went home to join Ms. Dorothy and Mr. Henry. God bless each and everyone of you.
Renee and David Church
September 6, 2010
R.I.P. Donut...We will always remember your smiling face and kind spirit. You were there when anyone needed comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May the memories of you bring them comfort and peace. God Bless...
Renee and David Church
Seth Toney
September 6, 2010
Sorry for your loss, I will miss all of the funny stories Henry use to tell me.
Richard Carney
September 6, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the family. Donut was a great person to work with and to know.
Jennifer Leasure
September 6, 2010
I am very saddened by the sudden loss of Henry. I am honored and blessed to have had him as my friend. Henry always had a smile on his face and was an amazing support system with countless words of wisdom at the time of need. I enjoyed our many conversations that we had and I only wish that we would have stayed in touch more often when I moved out of the building. Rest in Pease Henry, you will be deeply missed by many!! With Deepest Sympathy to the Family of Henry. May your wonderful memories comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Linda Taylor
September 6, 2010
God took Henry off the fork truck for a short time to be my trucker at the Hoover Co. There were times we shared the word of God and prayed together. Henry knew he was born to make a difference, in the lives of many. His assignment was to encourage the underdog, to give them a smile in the middle of their frown.
Henry was able to encourage others while working as a union steward and writing letters to the editor to impact our society. Henry has fought the good fight, Cadrianna and family; remember Henry is cheering us on.
Love and prayers,
Doug Caughey
September 6, 2010
My Sympathy to Henry's family. Henry was a good guy. A Hoover friend. Doug Caughey
shrita boler
September 6, 2010
To the Downing family,
May God be with you through this difficult time, May he lay his healing hands upon you and ease your saddness and pain. Donut will be missed by all people who knew him.
Betty Williams
September 6, 2010
September06,2010
To the Downing family my prayers are with
you.
Betty&Rodney Williams-S Carolina
Amy Smith :)
September 6, 2010
So saddened to hear about the loss of one of my fellow "Hoover" co-workers. Henry bka Donut will be truly missed by everyone that had the pleasure to know him. I knew Donut as the good smelling, awesome smile, kind man that I only had few chances to talk with but enjoyed his presence. Heaven has gained another "Good One" and the loss to family and friends are great. May "All" find peace with the memories and know that he is with his Maker. My thoughts and prayers are with the Family that GOD will carry them through this difficult time. Mr. Henry Downing Jr "Donut", may you "Rest in Peace" my friend until we meet again.........
vince &brenda ferguson
September 6, 2010
Our sympathy to HENRY'S FAMILY. HE WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE
vince &brenda ferguson
September 6, 2010
Our sympathy to HENRY'S FAMILY. HE WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE
Stan & Paula James
September 6, 2010
To the family of Henry Downing Jr. and Daryl. We are truly saddened by the loss of a great friend. Our prayers are with you
September 6, 2010
Our sympathy to the family of Henry.I work at a small store close to Hoovers & my husband worked with Henry.Henry was a frequent customer & I always enjoyed his visits. He always had a smile & a kind word..he will be missed. RIP Henry.
John & Sue Pollack
Kathy Fritz
September 6, 2010
GOD BLESS YOU HENRY (DONUT)
DEBRA MARTIN
September 6, 2010
TO ALL OF HENRY'S FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU.... HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND SO FUNNY AND ALWAYS SMILING... HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM VERY MUCH.....
Tom Roberts
September 6, 2010
No matter what was going on Henry always had a smile and would give me a great handshake whenever I saw him as I left work as he was just starting his shift.I know he brought a lot of joy to all of us who knew him at the Hoover Co. May God strengthen you and lead you through this time of sorrow.
Stephanie Williamson
September 6, 2010
My deepest condolences.
September 6, 2010
To the Downing Family,
My prayers are with you all in this time of mourning. Let not your sorrow cloud your memories and hopes for tomorrow. Donut was one of my best childhood friends. I will never forget all the times we shared together. He was loved and will be missed.
Teddy & the Knight/Mitchell Family
Eartha Armstrong-Beasley
September 6, 2010
To the downing family! My prayers are with you. May the lord comfort you.
Patty Jo Allen
September 6, 2010
To the Downing Family and all my Girls, You all know I Love yall, and am keeping you in Pray. So sorry for your loss, he will truly be missed. Love Patty Jo , Shana& Randy Jr.
Alicia Parks
September 6, 2010
So very sorry for your family's loss! He left a very lasting impression although we had only met once through his very loving nephew Chris. He will be greatly missed. With love always (Ra'Venn's mom)
Cindy Moore
September 6, 2010
Henry was the kind of individual who hated to see people treated unfairly and fought many fights to help people that were faced with difficulties and unfairness.......I was one of them and I thank him for that and I know there are many that can say what I am. He touched many lives in that way. Thank-you Henry and my thoughts and condolences to his family and friends.
September 6, 2010
To family of Henry he was one of my best friends had a lot of good times togeher but now his good times is with the lord and i want to say to all his friends and family that we will always remeber him as donut a kind and good guy may god bless you all . Phillip Shipp and family
Katie&Sug Hill
September 6, 2010
Talisa, and the rest of the Downing Family & Friends:
May the good Lord bless each and every one of you in this sudden loss of Henry. The Lord knows what is best for each and every one of us. He saw a jewel of a person and added him to his royal army. What an honor to be in the presence of the Lord. Rejoice in knowing that you will see him again. Sincerely Katie&Sug Hill
Sandy Hoffman
September 6, 2010
This is such a sad time for all of us who worked with Henry over the years at The Hoover Company. Everyone liked "Donut" because he had such an easy going personality and always a kind word to brighten up your day. He will be forever remembered and missed by his "Hoover" family. May he now rest in eternal peace.
Penny Sibila
September 5, 2010
To the family of Donut. He was a great guy who was funny and kind. And he always smelled better than any man I know, he had it going on. HE will be missed by many. May God Bless you at this time.
Bruce Smith
September 5, 2010
To the family and friends of Henry (Donut)my heart felt thoughts go with you as Henry goes to the Load. He will be missed and thought of often.May peace be with all of you in this time.
Ethel Henderson
September 5, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the family & friends of Henry (Donut). He was a very nice person who had a smile for everyone. He will be greatly missed.
Becky Worrell
September 5, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Don & Barb Cowling
September 5, 2010
We would like to express our deepest sympathies ,to Henry's family ,Donut will be so missed.
May God Bless you in this very hard time
Marianne Francisco
September 5, 2010
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8) May the family of Henry Downing Jr. find comfort and peace in the words of our Lord. You have my deepest sympathy.
September 5, 2010
To the family of Henry...My deepest condelences on your lost...Henry was a wonderfull person and always had a smile on his face...My thoughts and prayers are with you
Becky Johnson
Cathy Heard
September 5, 2010
May God bless you at this time of sorrow. Cathy Ward Heard
malik peloso
September 5, 2010
mr henry i miss you and thank you for being my friend wish we could have went to the movie together but i know that jesus needed you more
Cathy Heard
September 5, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.God bless the Downing family at this time of sorrow. Cathy Swift Heard
Mr and Mrs Chistopher Miller
September 5, 2010
To the family of Henry, The Miller family would like to extend our sympathy to each of you. Henry was a wonderful man, friend and neighbor. He always had a smile on his face and always was so kind to our boys. The buiding will not be the same without seeing him each day. May God bless you all and comfort you. Chris, Nicole, Malik and Caleb
Kathy Fritz
September 5, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Henry. He was a good friend and very nice to work with at the Hoover Co. May GOD bless his family at their time of sorrow.I hope you find peace in knowing Henry is in the arms of God.My thoughts and prayers are with the family and Daryl. God bless.
Derrick Anthony
September 5, 2010
My thoughts love and prayer's go out to the Downing family and friends! Henry it was a pleasure in knowing you and may you now be at peace with the lord!
Jeannie rice
September 5, 2010
Henery was very kind to everyone.He was a good person to talk to. He always looked at the brite side of things. He was always smiling. Henery also was a vary hard worker.He will be missed by all that got the chance to know him.
Dan Zucal
September 5, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Bill Boniphant
September 5, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Rhonda Hart-Huguley
September 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lonnie Martin
September 5, 2010
To the family of Henry Downing..he will be surely miss may god bless the family and your in my prayers!!
Fred Brown
September 5, 2010
To the family of Henry. So sorry to hear of your loss. Henry and I were co-workers at Hoover. Genuinely a very nice man. Always friendly. God Bless all of you.
CONNIE ALSTON
September 5, 2010
I AM VERY SADDEN TO HEAR OF HENRYS PASSING MAY HE REST IN THE ARMS OF GOD AND MAY HE BLESS YOU
September 5, 2010
To the family of Henry Downing Jr. may god be with the family as they go though the lost of their love one. Ellen&Richard Newell
Rose and Jeff Ehmer
September 5, 2010
To the family of Henry, We were so sorry to hear of Henry's passing. He always had a smile on his face and was great to work with. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lance & Debbie Norris
September 5, 2010
To the Family of Henry. Please accept our deepest condolences in your great loss. Henry was a friend and co-worker at the Hoover Co. What a truly nice man and friend. He will truly be missed by all the loved and new him.
Ryan Kotema
September 5, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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