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Vernon A. Downing
1954 - 2023
Vernon A. Downing
1954 - 2023
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BORN
1954
DIED
2023
Vernon Downing Obituary
Vernon Downing, 68, was born in Suffolk, Virginia on December 8,1954 to Fred Downing and Marion Haywood Downing. He was an honor graduate from John F. Kennedy High School.
He loved to watch Jackie Chan Movies and play Dominos.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Downing and Marion Haywood and his five siblings.
He is survived by an aunt, Ophelia James of Suffolk, special cousin, Mona Lisa Godwin and a host of other cousins, family and friends.
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Briana Stephens
February 19, 2023
It was a pleasure to know Vernon! If you know Vernon you know that he was soo nice, funny, and he loved his dominoes!! Everybody loved Vernon! Rest easy Vernon & we will never forget you! ❤❤
Charnika Waters
February 18, 2023
It was a pleasure working with Vernon the years I worked at Consulate, his infectious smile/laugh will be missed but never forgotten ❤
Ammie Brown
February 18, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sharon Turner
February 16, 2023
Sending prayers and condolences to his family and friends. Vernon will be truly missed but never forgotten. His love, remembering everybody name and birthday. The joy he brought to us. Love you, rest in peace.❤
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