Ronnie Downey Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ronnie Downey (Cowpens, South Carolina), born in Bessemer City, North Carolina, who passed away on December 2, 2018, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ronnie Downey to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parent Willard Downey; and his siblings, Yugonda Downey, Billy Downey, James, JoJo and Parker.
He is survived by: his spouse Janice Smith Downey; his parent Mable Furr Downey Moore; his children, Scott Downey and Sonya Downey Byars; his sister Linda George; his grandchild Peyton Byars Walsh; and his friend Charlie Moss.
Downey was preceded in death by a sister, Yugonda Downey; and two brothers, Billy Downey and James 'JoJo" Parker. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Blakely Funeral Home. Funeral services will immediately follow at 3:00 PM in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ron Culbertson. Entombment will be in Frederick Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Love Springs Baptist Church, 107 Spring Hills Road, Cowpens, SC, 29330.
