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Richard D. Downing, 77, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 6:50 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
He was born in Bellefontaine on Jan. 7, 1939, to the late John and Wilma Weatherby Downing. He also was preceded in death by a son, K.C. Downing in 2012; and siblings, Eugene Downing, Joan Wiseman, Robert Downing and Shirley Dipple.
He is survived by his wife, H. Marie Anderson Downing of Bellefontaine, whom he married Oct., 25, 1957; two children, Tim (Kathy) Downing of West Liberty and Rick (Bobby) Downing of Columbus; daughter-in-law, Joy Downing of Bellefontaine; sisters, Betty (Ron) Young of New Mexico, Bev (Jim) Mees and Martha Peters; and brother, Jim (Donna) Brewer, all of Bellefontaine; five grandchildren, Joshua, Chad, Jessica, Jane and Beth; and four great-grandchildren, Aden, Regan, Aniston and Jennabelle, who always made him smile.
Dick worked at Mid-States Container before retiring in 2006. He enjoyed his “buddy” Maddy, who was always by his side, as well as camping. He loved attending great-grandchildren’s activities, Aden and Annie’s sporting events, Regan’s recitals, and spending happy times with Jenna. Dick enjoyed watching Westerns and golf.
Calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 321 N. Main St., Bellefontaine, with Deacon Harold Dipple conducting a funeral service at 7 p.m. Private burial is at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Logan County Relay for Life, 5555 Frantz Road, Dublin, OH 43071.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.