David Walter Downing

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Anne Downing; brother, Jack Downing and sisters in law, Dorothy Downing and Peggy Downing; his parents, Alberta Whales Downing and Reginald Ray Downing; mother and father in law, Clifford and Helen Cobbett.

David is survived by his wife of 60 years, Apphia Holly Downing; daughter, Susan Holly Downing-Reed; son-in-law, Robert Reed; three grandchildren, Samantha Holly, Alexandra Susan and Cameron Christopher.

Mr. Downing was a truck driver and warehouseman for Parker’s Trucking Company in Avon, MA. He was also an ARMY Reservist. His many hobbies included playing guitar, banjo and bicycling; he was a lifetime softball player and loved camping, studying the German language, playing ping pong, reading, horseback riding, tinkering and repairing lawn mowers and cars; building house additions, garages, and horse barns. He was a member of Northport Neighborhood Watch in Northport, Fl. and the Hanover AARP Chapter 5335.

Visitation is from 10am to 11am and will immediately be followed by a funeral service on Monday March 9, at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville. Interment will be at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Abington, MA at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.