David Morrison Downing, Jr.

May 2nd, 1946 - February 7th, 2023

Perhaps not even David Morrison Downing, Jr. himself could have imagined a more peaceful

and loving departure from this world than that which he received on February 7th, at

approximately 2:45pm at the age of 76. Surrounded by those whom he loved most and who

most loved him, songs of worship and praise filled the air as his final, God given breath, was

drawn and returned unto the Lord. Were he able to speak to the moment himself, his response

would certainly have been “I am so blessed!”. One of the many sayings heard often by those in

his presence, and yet he would agree - mere words hardly capable of defining the life of a man

so intensely loved by so many wonderful family and friends.

David is preceded in death by his father David Morrison Downing, Sr. and mother Dorothy

Paulsen Downing and his loving memory is carried on by his caring and compassionate wife of

42 years Brenda Gail Downing, his two sons Matthew and Stuart and their beautiful wives

Kristi(Matthew), and Kimberly(Stuart), along with his eight immeasurably wonderful

grandchildren, Alissa, Lucas, Kaleb (Stuart & Kimberly), Sara, Dawson, Samuel, Haddon, and

Evie (Matthew & Kristi) as well as all four siblings, Glenn, Grace, Gail, and Terry.

Those privileged enough to know David would have undoubtedly been graced by perpetual

positivity and optimism, his contagious smile, and for those especially privileged to know him

well enough, his unmistakable and melodious whistling. As a picture of health and athleticism in

his prime, David’s exceptional work ethic would contribute greatly to his success as a college

football athlete, a feat easily surpassed by his career of 25 years with Delta, through which he

earned great respect within his industry. This respect would carry him through the remainder of

his various career fields until his retirement on April 15th, of 2014.

Significant accomplishments to be sure, his wife and sons would be quick to say that each pale

in comparison to his life's greatest achievement of being an incredibly loving, marvelously

encouraging, and relentlessly committed father and husband. Dimmer is the world without

David’s constant uplifting light and enduring efforts to assure those around him how proud of

them he was. His genuine nature and love for his friends and family left him with no shortage of

people who thoroughly enjoyed being near him and who were left only with the kindest things to

say about him in return.

Please join us this Sunday, February 12th for David’s funeral service, to be hosted by

Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 1:00pm, to be followed by

the funeral service at 2:00pm. Graveside service to be held immediately after the funeral at

Kennesaw Memorial Park.

Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home

2950 North Cobb Pkwy

Kennesaw, GA 30152

770-422-7299

Kennesaw Memorial Park (Cemetery)

1306 Whitlock Ave NW,

Marietta, GA 30064

770-428-0502