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DOWNING, Thomas A. 58 of Jamestown, passed away early Sunday morning at the Hospitality Home East in Xenia. He was born March 20, 1948 in Xenia, the son of Lloyd N. & Elizabeth Eileen (Linkhart) Downing. Tom was a 1966 graduate of Xenia High School, received a BA from Wright State University in 1971, had been employed as a sales rep and was a member of the Xenia Elks Lodge #668. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife Mary (Woods) Downing, whom he married November 19, 1971; a son Derek L. (Kristi) Downing of Xenia; daughter Elyse (Jeff) Jones of Bellbrook; 6 grandchildren Andrew, Hannah, AJ, Madison, Spencer and Samuel; a sister Nancy (Jon) Frank of Jamestown; a brother Denny (Sally) Downing of Xenia; a dear family friend Neil Pence; and numerous nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends from 3-6 P.M. Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at the Xenia Elks Lodge #668, 71 E. Second Street, Xenia with a Memorial Elk Service from 6-6:30 P.M. Arrangements are under the direction of the McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia.
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Delores Persinger
February 20, 2007
Mary, Derk & Elyse,
We used to have such great times with Tom. I loved coming to your house and "talking" with everyone at the roundtable. Tom was such a smart guy and fun. It was also hard not to love someone who loved my kids and was as proud of them as he was. We will all miss him.
We love you guys and think of you often.
love, dori & larry
Linda K. and Jeff
February 17, 2007
Sorry we couldn't be there in body but was there in spirit. Will always remember his love for his family, his intelligence and his humor. He will be missed by all of us who knew him. Sympathy with love to you all.
Cathy Imes
February 15, 2007
To the Downing Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. From my time working with Derek, when he spoke of his father it was always with great respect and I could tell that Tom was a wonderful, smart, and strong willed man who loved his family dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Rick, Cathy & Morgan Imes
Derek
February 14, 2007
to the best mentor, coach, planner, and hero a son could have...thanks for being my dad. i love you.
lynda Hornick
February 13, 2007
Mary, Im so sorry to hear about Tom..he always made me smile....thinking of you and your family....Lynda Hornick
February 13, 2007
My heart goes out to all of you. You will be in my prayers. May God bless you and give you peace as you send this man to be with Him.
With love,
Monica
Ashlea (Florence) O'Neil
February 13, 2007
Dear Derek,
I am sorry to hear about your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kerry Eisenhut Kielbaso
February 13, 2007
To the family of Tom Downing-
I went to school with Derek and my dad and his brothers knew Tom and I just wanted to say that we are thinking of your famiy.
Mary Downing
February 12, 2007
To my beloved husband who will be missed and never forgotten
Elyse Jones
February 12, 2007
To the smartest man I knew. You will be dearly missed by Jeff, Madison, Spencer, Sammy & I. I love you dad.
Ray & Renee Mehan
February 12, 2007
Derek & Christie :
May the lord's choicest blessings be upon you during this difficult time.
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