William “Bill” Downs, 64, resided in Channelview, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Bill worked at San Jacinto College for 22years. He was born in Galveston, Texas, on November 9, 1948, to Lawrence & Ruth Downs. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by 3sisters, Mabel, Patsy and Charolotte. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Betty Downs; 4 children, Dana, Debra, Mike and Chris; brother, Bob & wife Melinda; 3 sisters, Booties, Geneva, Loyce; 5 grandchildren, Ashley, Aaron, William, Jordan and Racheal and two great-grandchildren, Kaden and Braylen . Beside his family his greatest passion was riding his motorcycle.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Grand View Funeral Home. Services will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at 12:30 p.m. in The Chapel of Grand View Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Grand View Memorial Park. Online memorial tributes may be placed at www.grandviewfunerals.com