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Rocky Downs Obituary
Rocky A. Downs Sr., 61, of Georgetown, Illinois, formerly of Michigan City, Indiana, earned his angel wings on Aug. 26, 2024, at Carle Hospital Urbana, Illinois.
Rocky was born on Feb. 17, 1963, in Michigan City, Indiana, to Nancy (Gulliver) Klosinski and John Downs.
Mr. Downs is survived by his partner Crystal Walker; one son, Rocky (Heather) Downs; two daughters, Hannah (Devin) Downs and Morgan Chancellor; five grandchildren, Adalyn, Brooklyn, Kylah, Winter and Atlas; also one brother, Richard (Diane) Bolka; four sisters, Tricia Smith, Dodie (Daniel) Dieter, Kayann Bolka and Karen Klosinski; one grandmother, Onie Downs; and several aunts and uncles.
Mr. Downs was preceded in death by his father, John Downs; and two step-fathers, James Bolka and Timothy Klosinski.
Rocky was a journeyman mason for 30-plus years, who loved his fur babies.
Mr. Downs will be cremated and there will be a private memorial for the family at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rocky Downs
Hannah
August 31, 2024
Love You Dad
Diane Bolka
August 31, 2024
You were my friend long before you became my brother in law. All of us had some great times back in the day. Lot's of memories. I will love and miss you always.
Mark Soderberg
August 31, 2024
Farewell my friend.
Beth Tener
August 30, 2024
We've been family since I was 8, You my friend have a very special place in my heart..Love ya Rock
I love you
August 30, 2024
You will forever hold a special place in my heart. Rest easy daddy
Josh Johnson
August 29, 2024
Rocky was a good man never had a bad word to say about anyone he drove forklift for me for 4 years at the pallet I will miss him tremendously
Josh Johnson
Wayne E (tipper) gulliver Jr and family
August 29, 2024
R.I.P Cousin Rocky love Tipper and Family
Your baby sister
August 29, 2024
I Love You Very Much Big Brother Always & Forever
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