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Downum, William "Dub" Edgar, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the age of 72. He is survived by brothers Leroy and Charles Downum, daughter Eirah Elmer, son Chad Downum, grandchildren Caleigh, Ruth, Toby, and Harrison, and great granddaughters Elizabeth, Anna, and Lily.Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Friday, December 12th, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Memorial service at St. Louis Chinese Christian Church, 832 N Woods Mill Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017, Saturday, December 13th, 11:00 a.m. Donations dedicated in his memory can be made to the MD Anderson Cancer Center (https://gifts.mdanderson.org/). Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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Delyth Wells
November 27, 2025
The world is not as bright. The love and friendship you gave will hold steadfast with me always.
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