Birth date: Jul 16, 1930 Death date: Apr 22, 2006
William Thomas Downing, 75, of Decatur, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 22, 2006 in his home, with his family by his side. Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Bill's life will be 11 am. Wednesday, April 26, 2006 in S Read Obituary
Hi grandpa. I hope your happy in heaven. Love Sarah Katherine Downing. Mount Zion, IL US
We would like to give our sincere and heartfelt sympathies to your family. We knew Bill first thru him being Janice Grammer's my motherlawyer for years and became ours also. We go to St. James and would talk to him there and just thru those conversations and his professional help we grew to know a wonderful man, a kind and caring man. Bill will be missed by many.SincerelyRick & Linda Grammer decatur, IL US
I was truly saddened at the news of Bill's death. We had some wonderful conversations not so long ago and I had hoped to see him on one of my visits back to Decatur. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. St. Louis, MO US
So very sorry to hear of Mr. Downing's passing. Although, I didnot know him personally, he was myDad's attorney for a good number ofyears, and Dad both respected andadmired him very much. I just lostmy own Father this past Janurary 2006. My family wishes to expressour deepest sympathy to the Downingfamily. My Mother, Anne Phillips,Brother, Robert Phillips and myself,Annette Phillips-Phipps Decatur, IL US
We at Decatur Title are sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Downing. His visits to our office were always a bright spot in our day as he always had a smile and kind word for everyone. Our condolences to his family. We will miss him. Decatur, IL US
Bill was a true class gentleman. The world is a little better place because of his influence with his family, his community, and his clients. Bill helped us in the organization of Mason Steel and guided us for many years. We would definitely come to honor and pay respect to the Downing family except for the fact that we will be out of town seeing doctors regarding my Mother and Dad.We will have Liz and the family in our thoughts and prayers. Decatur, IL US
I worked for Mr. Downing from 1989 until 1992 as a legal secretary. Mr. Downing was a wonderful boss and I will always treasure the memories of working for him.My condolences to Liz and the family! Decatur, IL US
I had the great privilege of working for William Downing Ã?â??ââ?¬Å?Mr. DowningÃ?â??ââ?¬Â for 20 years as his legal secretary. I have never known anyone more honest and hardworking as he was, nor have I ever known anyone with greater moral character and integrity. His top priority in life beyond his faith in God was his love for his wife and children. I will miss him greatly and count it a blessing to have known him. Decatur, IL US
We were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I know Dad thought a lot of him and he was always so nice to our family. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family Jeffersonville, IN US
The thoughts and prayers of our family are extended to you and your family, during this time of loss.We must remember the good times of our lives and rejoice with memories of the trips to Destin and the Coral Reef, as well as your Colorado adventures. Likewise, we share with you the sad times our families have experienced. Escatawpa, MS US
