Thomas Norman Downard Jr.

DOWNARD, THOMAS NORMAN, JR., 63, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away July 28, 2007. He was born April 25, 1944 to Hebe and Norman Downard. He received his Bachelors degree from Bellarmine University and was a graduate of St. Xavier High School. While in the U.S. Navy, he served twice in Vietnam. He had a long career in the sale of distilled spirits in California and Roswell, GA. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Linda Downard; his sister, Hydie Downard of Oakland, CA; and brother, Kelly Downard (Denise) of Louisville; nieces, Christy Stenhouse (Rob) of Asheville, NC and Allison Bayer (Dan) of Louisville; and great-niece, Lainey Bayer, also of Louisville. A private memorial service was held at Saint Peter Chanel Catholic Church in Roswell on August 8, 2007. To celebrate his life and honor his wishes, a reception will be held at his home in Roswell for his many friends on Saturday, August 18, 2007. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Heartland Hospice Services, 4598 Barclay Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338.