Timothy O. Downing, age 77, of Grove City passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Ganzhorn Suites Specialized Memory Care in Powell. He was born July 10, 1945 in Warren, Ohio, son of the late Warren and Mary (Wherley) Downing. Tim is survived by his cherished sons, Scott (Krissy) and Marc (Natalie) Downing, Robert Shields and Chris (Melody) Ruskin; 13 beloved grandchildren (Kyla, Emma, Abigail, Ryan, Olivia, Sarah, Emily, Nick, Andrew, Sarah, Christopher, Samantha, and Elijah) and 3 great- grandchildren (Hazel, Benjamin, Walker). Also survived by brother, Patrick (Jane); sisters, Kathy Boehm and Mary (Craig) Bell; nieces and nephews and many friends. Besides his parents, Tim was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Karen (Lohr) Downing. He was a 1963 graduate of Upper Arlington High School and received a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from The Ohio State University. Tim was the Founder of Downing Construction Company 37 years ago. He loved the outdoors, as he would often be seen fishing, bird hunting with family, camping, riding his dirt bike and enjoying nature. A Celebration of Tim’s Life will be held 4:00 pm Saturday, May 13th, 2023 at the Downing’s Residence, 4110 Blacklick Eastern Road NW, Baltimore, OH 43105, where family and friends will gather from 4-8 pm Saturday to share memories. In lieu of flowers, family requests contributions be made to “plant a tree” either locally or in a national park, in Tim’s name. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share a memory or send condolences to Tim’s family. Arrangements Entrusted to SCHOEDINGER EAST, 5360 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43232.
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