Born March 22, 1933 in Quincy, IL. His parents were John and Elsie (McGartland) Downing. He married Janet M. Maynard on October 24, 1953 in Peoria.
Surviving are his wife, Janet Downing; their children, Kathy, Mike, Randy (Melinda), Mark and David (Trina) Downing, all of the Peoria area; grandchildren, Lorinda Guariglia, Jonathan, Derek, Trevor, Kara, Naomi, Isaiah, Connor and Levi Downing; five great grandchildren; his brother, Steve Johnson and sister, Sue Mendenhall.His sons Matthew and James Downing preceded him in death. Roger was the owner and operator of Downing’s Campustown Autobody, Inc. where he started working for his father at the age of 12. He enjoyed membership in the Slow Pokes Car Club, the R/C Model Airplane Club.
Roger was a member of a non-denominational Christian faith. Roger was a hardworking man of many talents and strong faith who was devoted to his family and helpful to others.Visitation will begin at 9:00 am Thursday, May 19, 2016 until the funeral service beginning at 11:00 am at Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home, 2408 West Willow Knolls Rd, Peoria. Ministers Jeff Thayer and Delmar Stockwell will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in West Peoria.Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka.
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