Moses Downey Obituary
Family will receive friends on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. at White's Funeral and Cremation Services, 867 S. James Road, Columbus, OH 43227.
Moses Arthur Downey
was born to Daisy Johnson and Willie Downey in Cleveland, Ohio on April 15, 1948. Moses was raised by Annie and Ikey after losing his beautiful mother at the tender age of 8 years old. He attended Cleveland Public Schools and eagerly joined the United States Marine Corp shortly after graduation in 1967. Throughout his service in the military he fought for his country on the front line in the Vietnam War and was thankful for his return back home in 1970.
Moses attended Cuyahoga Community College and multiple trade schools where he became efficient in Computer Technology.
Moses began working for the United States Postal Service in the 1980s and enjoyed discussing memories of his daily tasks and coworkers.
Moses loved golf and was an avid chess player and always stated that Men didn't play checkers. If you knew him, you knew his saying when leaving was " Slow and Easy" because goodbye was final. Unfortunately, Moses said goodbye to this life on May 5,2024 and he will be truly missed by all.
Moses leaves to his memory his children Chiquita(Trevelyn), Moses Jr., and Kinchassa; in addition to Chanona, Aaron(Mea) and Tangela; grandchildren Zuraun'te, Tremon, Diamond, Mozella, Taylor, Antonio, Tanzania, Jon Jr., Dareon, Aaron Jr, Nadori, Niyah, December, Neffertiti; great grandchildren Kyair, Syair, Latre, Isabella, Lauryn, Isla, Rhylan, Londyn, Rawri, Zendya, Chozyn, Anais and brother Willie Jr.
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Jo Cunningham
October 13, 2024
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Jo Cunningham
October 13, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family of Moses. I just found out about his passing today, as I had tried to call him several times. He was my husband's, Darnell, older brother. We visited him many times over the last several years, often spending the weekend with him and Willie. They were always very good to me and became my brothers as well. There are so many wonderful memories that I have of Moses. First, he always had time and space for us and made us feel right at home. I cooked for all of us many times, but Moses always enjoyed treating us to his favorite restaurant, MCL. We watched cowboy movies and football together, and had long talks about God, church, family, military life, and how blessed he felt. Most of all, I remember how much he loved my husband, and how he accepted me as a sister. And I will never forget that he not only walked me down the isle, but was the best man at our wedding. Both Moses and my husband suffered from PTSD. He shared so many of his fears, memories, and reflections about his life and times with me that I was always grateful and will always treasure those memories. Moses was never short on expressing the love, pride, and joy that he had for his parents, siblings, children, and grandchildren. Also, his love for God. Peace and Blessings to all his loved ones. He will always be missed! In loving memory, Jo Cunningham
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