David W. Downs, 69, of Cadiz, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Trinity Medical Center, West in Steubenville. He was born September 15, 1940 in Scott, Arkansas, a son of the late Paul and Mary Hester Tomkins. Dave was a retired truck driver and a Navy Veteran participating in Operation Hardtack, a nuclear testing operation. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Gonzales. Surviving are his wife, Claudia James Downs; a daughter, Sheila (Ron) Parsons of Millersburg, OH; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a brother, Chris Downs of Wyoming. Friends may call Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz. Military honors will be performed by the Hopedale American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.clark-kirkland.com.
Service
Saturday, June 26, 2010 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States
Service
Saturday, June 26, 2010 1:00 PM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States