Obituaries: William W. Downs, 1944, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: May 4, 1944 Winn Parish Enterprise

W. W. Downs Buried At Mt. Zion Monday

W. W. Downs, who would have been 72 years of age July 29 of this year,
succumbed at his home near Montgomery Sunday and was buried at the Mt. Zion
Cemetery Monday at 3 p.m.  In charge of the services were the Rev. Mr. Brown,
pastor, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Wardlow, the Rev. Roy Collum, and the Rev. E.
W. Evans.

Mr. Downs was a member of the Methodist Church and a consecrated Christian. 
He and his wife, who preceded him in death last January, reared a fine family
who are outstanding citizens.

Surviving are three daughters and three sons, Miss Mattie D. Downs of
Montogmery; Mrs. Oleta Hale of Pineville; Mrs. Lish Neal of Montgomery; Jessie
D. Downs of Pasadena, Texas, Paul Downs of Camp Livingston, and Ira N. Downs
of Montgomery.