Earl Downs

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Earl Lee Downs, age 99, passed from this life on Saturday, February 13, 2021.

Earl, and twin brother Arthur, were born on August 25, 1921 in Corley, TX in Bowie County to Hermon and Annie Bassham Downs.

Earl is survived by his five children, David and his wife Doris, Dennie Mann and her husband Joel, Marilyn Nixon and her husband Jerry, Mark and his wife Rosa, and Randy; grandchildren include Sarah Smith and husband Michael of Bentonville, Ark.; Seth Downs and wife Molly of Denver, Colo.; Brad Mann and wife Jolene; and Lauren Heath and husband Brett of Lantana, Texas, Am Garcia of Georgetown, Texas; Christi Muhle and husband Kyle of Conroe, Texas; Dustin Downs of Wimberley, Texas; Dallas Downs and wife Brandi, Derek Downs and wife Cera, Devon Mpondo and husband Johann from Austin, Texas; and 27 great grandchildren.

Graveside services with military honors were held Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at Shooks Chapel Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial gifts be directed to Hopkins County Senior Citizen Center Meal A Day program.

Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home www.westoaksfuneralhome.com