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Gary DOWNS Obituary

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Gary Wayne, devoted father of Todd (Pam) Downs, Rhonda Davies, and Traci (Ray) Caraway. Loving grandfather of six. Dear brother of I. Carole Downs, E. Deborah (Donald) Wheat, Sandra G. (James) Gambill, one step-brother, and two deceased brothers. Feb. 1, 2011, at age 69. Visitation Tuesday, 2/8/11, 9 ? 11 A.M. at the Schmidt-Dhonau-Kucner Funeral Home, 8633 Reading Rd., Reading. Funeral service 11 A.M. at the funeral home. Online condolences at www.schmidtdhonaukucner.com

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Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer on Feb. 5, 2011.

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Sandy Link

February 17, 2011

Carole,
I just found out about the death of your brother, Gary. I had a feeling he was sick. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I miss
our wonderful talks and miss not seeing Gary.

Sincerely,
Sandy Link( Jerry's Friend).

Tania Drewes

February 9, 2011

Gary, you will be missed by many, Thank you for being a loving father and grand father....

Jana Bustle Whitaker

February 9, 2011

Todd and Traci, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys! Love, Jana

Irene Dolgner

February 7, 2011

Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family, Traci. May God give you strength during this difficult time.

lisa schalch

February 7, 2011

thoughts and prayers are with your family love jim and lisa schalch

Roy-Judy Roderick

February 6, 2011

To Tracy Todd, and Family We will always miss our good friend our prays are with you all

melissa denney

February 6, 2011

sorry to hear about your dad he was a good guy my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family

Lisa Cooper-Schmidt

February 5, 2011

Gary thanks for all the great times,so many of us at the club have great memories of you ,we will miss you.

February 5, 2011

Uncle Gary we will miss you so much! I will miss calling and talking to you and hearing your voice. You will never be forgotten. Love you, Heather

barabara brown

February 5, 2011

Gary,Thank you for thr memories and who could forget the greatest lunches ever!! Most of all thankk you for your daughter shes the best freind a gal could ask for . Love you Barb Hobbs Brown

Wendell & Sandy Eversole

February 5, 2011

You will be missed by many

Marcy Iw=rwin

February 5, 2011

We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. We are thinking about the family

Jessica Caraway

February 4, 2011

Grandpa; I miss you so much. I will always be grandpa's little girl (: I wish I could just see you one more time. 1 time in what, 6ish years? That wasn't enough for me. I wish me & the family could have made it up there more. Thank You so much for the birthday card. I wish I could have called & thanked you, but I was to late ): Well, I just want you to know, I love & miss you grandpa! - Jessie Lynn ?

February 4, 2011

My Daddy! I love you soooo much and I will never stop missing you until the day I can join you! Forever in my heart! I will always be your dumplin! "me Daddy's dumpy" LOL! Rest in Peace Dad, no more pain! GOD I miss you, and wish I had one more phone call, one more minute with you! That's me being selfish! Hard to let you go and I'm sorry! I will always be the proud daughter of Gary Wayne Wright Wallbash Downs! I LOVE YOU DAD

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