Rob was District Manager and Eastern Zone Training Manager for Dacor. He had many clients and customers that enjoyed working with him for the past 16 years. He was very gifted at sales and customer service and a friend to all his clients. They all remembered his smile, positive attitude and willingness to roll up his sleeves to help. Rob will be remembered for his loving, caring nature, kindness, compassion and sense of humor. He loved spending time outdoors gathering with friends and family by the pool, cooking on the grill and listening to music. Last but not least, he enjoyed spending time with the family cats, Jeter and Ginger and his Grandpup Bailey.
Rob is proceeded in death by his father, John F. Downie; his mother Agnes L. Downie, and sister Patricia H. Downie. Survivors include devoted wife of 34 years, Brenda Eades Downie and his only child and love of his life, daughter Ashley L. Downie, Sister Kathleen Cauthorn and husband Mason, Brother Jay Downie and wife Debbie, Brother Bill Downie and wife Pam, Brother Steve Downie and wife Mindy. Sister-in-law, Linda E. Rodriguez and husband Bob, sister-in-law Debbie Hartzell and husband Charlie, sister-in-law Rebekah Kaczmarek and husband Joel. In addition, with too many to mention individually were all the numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends that he loved.
A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, April 26 at 2:00 pm at McEwen Funeral Services, Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210. Online condolences can be expressed at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.
Donations can be made at the American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org/, American Heart Association www.heart.org and the ASPCA www.aspca.org or your local animal shelter.
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