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Scott Dale Downing Scott Dale Downing, 48, of Dothan, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011. Services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home with Dr. Hays McKay officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Sylvester, GA at 1 p.m. (EST) on Monday, April 11, 2011. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2346 W. Main St., Dothan, AL 36301. Scott was born January 16, 1963 in Albany, GA and lived the early part of his life in Sylvester, GA. He attended Worth Academy and Georgia Southwestern in Americus, GA where he received his Bachelors in Business Administration. He has lived in Dothan for the past 12 years and was employed as a realtor with Whatley-Darty Realty and Alfred Saliba Realty. Scott was a member of the Dothan-Houston County Rotary Club and Covenant United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father Jack Downing, and his grandmother Ima Stephens. Survivors include his wife Melissa Downing of Dothan; his children, Zack Downing of Dothan, Peyton Downing of Dothan, and Whitney Haralson of Dothan; his mother Imogene Gilliam and stepfather Joel Gilliam of Cordele, GA; his grandfather David Stephens of Cordele, GA; a brother Timothy Downing and his wife Janet of Wetumpka, AL; several nieces and nephews also survive. Robert Byrd of Sunset Memorial Park Funeral Home, (334) 983-6604, www.SunsetMemorialPark.com

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Published by Dothan Eagle on Apr. 10, 2011.

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charlie (sig) ryan

April 14, 2011

I was very sorry to hear of the loss of my friend (doc).I will pray for his family.AEKDB SIG

April 14, 2011

i feel very much pain with everyone for the loss of my good friend.May god bless his entire family. Dick (sig) Ryan

Stephanie Palmer Beckwith

April 14, 2011

Melissa and Family,
My heart aches for your loss. Scott was a wonderful friend, full of laughter and always had a way of bringing a smile to your face. We were like family, as we were classmates at Worth Academy since 2nd grade. Words can not express the sadness I feel for your loss. My prayers are with you all!

April 13, 2011

I am shocked and saddened by the news of Scott's death. I was a fraternity brother of his at GSW. May the good Lord wrap his arms around all of you during this most difficult time.

In His name,
Mike Putman

Dale Moates

April 12, 2011

As one of my best friends for the last 18 years, I will greatly miss Scott Downing. Always tell your friends how important they are to you, at the end of the day, friends and family are all we have.

Milton Sutherlin

April 11, 2011

Rest in Peace my Brother.
A.E.K.D.B

Milton G. Sutherlin

April 11, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I don't know you all personally, I was a good friend of Scott's dad when we were young. God bless you and may you receive His strength in your sorrow.

Claire Lockett Hall

Jeff Barron

April 10, 2011

Mrs. Downing and family, I am so sorry and heartbroken to hear of Scott's passing. We were fraternity brothers at GSW in the 80's and I have so many good memories of Scott. I will be praying that God will comfort each of you during this difficult time. Please call me at 478-244-7564 if you need anything at all.
In Christ's Love,

Erwin Harrell

April 10, 2011

Melissa and family,
Scott and I were roommates and fraternity brothers at GSW. We did not see each often but spoke several times a year by phone, the last time only a couple of weeks ago. I have no doubt that he would have traveled to the ends of the earth if I needed him. He was a true friend and will certainly be missed by many. Only God's love can comfort at a time like this. Please know that you and the family will be in our prayers. God bless.

Patsy Powell

April 10, 2011

Melissa, I pray that your family is wrapped in God's special love during this time. I love you now same as in the past and wish that I could do more. May God Bless each and everyone of you. and give you peace. Time ... it will take a lot of time but I have faith in your strength. Josh, Ben, Gary and Jason allsend their deepest sympathy.Love ya..

Anita & Glen Davis

April 10, 2011

Melissa & Family, I am shocked to read of Scott's death. We grieve with you. Please know that you remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Shannon Alvarado

April 10, 2011

Our prayers are with you from Texas. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Downing was in a lot of pain and now he can sleep in peace with the hope of the resurrection. No more worries, financial obligations, or stress will plaque his life again. There is more to this evil world and I am sure Mr. Downing was fully aware of Jesus' promises.I will continue to pray for the family and pray for God to bring peace to the lives of all of you left to endure such pain.

Steve & Ginger Spry

April 10, 2011

Scott was one of the most honorable men I knew. His passing leaves a void in the Dothan landscape. Our thoughts and our prayers are with his family during this time of grief.

Candi Hanners

April 10, 2011

Melissa & Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this troubling time. Love and prayers will continue, Candi Hanners Kelly Springs Elemantary

Emily Stewart

April 10, 2011

Dearest Melissa and boys,
My prayer is tht God will comfort you and keep you close to Him during this time. I enjoyed getting to know Scott in church and at Coldwell Banker. Your family is very special and as Scott's work family, we will continue to be here for you and your boys.

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