Edward Machell Downing

Edward Machell Downing

Edward Downing Obituary

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Edward was born on October 12, 1933 and passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Edward was a resident of Monroe, Louisiana at the time of passing. Downing was a Navy veteran and served as a radio operator during the Korean War. Memorial services for Edward Machell "Mushy" Downing, 85, of Monroe, LA, will be held at later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Moose Heart, 155 South International, Mooseheart, IL 60539, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or the charity of your choice.

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