John Edward Downing Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Edward Downing Sr. (Ahoskie, North Carolina), born in New York, New York, who passed away on March 19, 2020 at the age of 75. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Edward Downing Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Henry Downing and Vernice Saunders Downing. He is survived by: his wife Hazel Williams Downing; his sons, John Edward Downing, Jr. of Ahoskie, NC, Tracy Downing (Brenda) of Newark, NJ and Michael Williams (Helena) of Ahoskie, NC; and his siblings, Maxine Rankins of Hexlena, NC, Gladys Saulsbury of Powellsville, NC, Rosa Battle of Windsor, NC, Marion Swain (Jerry) of Colerain, NC, Gladys Lane, Viola Cherry (Moses) of Perrytown, NC, Larry Saulsbury of Como, NC, Johnnie Saulsbury (Rhonda) of Greenville, NC and Ronald Saulsbury of Harrellsville, NC. He is also survived by grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
