Marlin Downing

He retired from Dorsey Trailers in 1994 after 30 years. Mr. Downing was preceded in death by his parents, John and Cora Downing; brothers, Lloyd, Palmer, Morris, Warren and Jack Downing; sister, Bannie Mae (Lady) Hartzog; half sister, Tiersey Dickey and daughter, Patricia Downing Allen.

Mr. Downing is survived by his wife of 48 years, Ocie Barlow Downing; his children, Lomax Downing (Belinda), Kay Medley (Ralph), Rex Downing (Debbie) and Lex Downing (Tina); step children, JoAnn Thaxton, Sandra Strickland, Audrey Adkinson (Grant) and Ronny Hartzog; adopted son, Steven Downing; seventeen grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home in Ozark (334) 774-4551 is in charge of the arrangements. Members of the Dignity Memorial network. Condolences may be offered at www.fuquabankston.com.