Willie L Downey

Willie L Downey obituary, Massillon, OH

Willie L Downey

Willie Downey Obituary

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Willie L. Downey, 65, of Canton, passed away July 26, 2022, Willie was born in Alliance, Ohio on March 31, 1957. He was a truck driver for most of his life. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and crime shows. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and always being the life of the party. Willie was preceded in death by his Father-In-law, Steve Sturdivant. Left to cherish his memory is his life partner, Lisa R Downey; children, Ashley N Downey, Alexandra N Downey and Austin N Downey; grandson, Nicholas W Knight; mother-in-law, Sylvia Sturdivant; brothers-in-laws, Joe Sturdivant and, Reno Sturdivant; sister-in-law, Marlene Sturdivant; and nephews, Ryan Sturdivant and Travis Sturdivant. According to Willie's wish's, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
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