Jeffrey Downing, age 65, passed away on February 8, 2020 in Athens, Texas. He was born on February 28, 1954 in Dallas, Texas to Cozette and Jack Downing. Jeff was raised in Pleasant Grove, Texas. He married Patricia Downing in 1999. Jeff is preceded in death by his parents, Cozette and Jack Downing. He is survived by wife, Patricia Downing; sons, Eric Downing and Jeffrey Downing; sisters, Linda Tyre and Nan Gulley and brother-in-law, Tommy Groessel. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 17 from 1-2pm with a Graveside Service to follow at Grove Hill Memorial Park.