Tony was a member of the United Methodist Church. He was in the United States Air Force from 1975-1983.
Tony will always be a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother , son and friend.
Tony was preceded in death by father Vernon Leroy Downs; mother Paulette Simone Downs; brother Vernon " Duke" Downs.
Tony is survived by his wife Debra Ann Downs; two daughters Jennifer Baity and Kirsten Carneal; gransons Mason and Austyn; granddaughter Haylee; brothers Denis, George and Phillip Downs; sister Vivianne Armistead.
A graveside service for Tony will be held Friday, October 22, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at Chattanooga National Cemetery, 1200 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association and/or American Cancer Society.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.advantagefranklin-strickland.com for the Downs family.