David M. Downing, Jr. - Obituary

May 2nd, 1946 - February 7th, 2023

Perhaps not even David Morrison Downing, Jr. himself could have imagined a more peaceful and loving departure from this world than that which he received on February 7th, at approximately 2:45pm at the age of 76. Surrounded by those whom he loved most and who most loved him, songs of worship and praise filled the air as his final, God given breath, was drawn and returned unto the Lord. Were he able to speak to the moment himself, his response would certainly have been “I am so blessed!”. One of the many sayings heard often by those in his presence, and yet he would agree - mere words hardly capable of defining the life of a man so intensely loved by so many wonderful family and friends.

David is preceded in death by his father David Morrison Downing, Sr. and mother Dorothy Paulsen Downing and his loving memory is carried on by his caring and compassionate wife of 42 years Brenda Gail Downing, his two sons Matthew and Stuart and their beautiful wives Kristi(Matthew), and Kimberly(Stuart), along with his eight immeasurably wonderful grandchildren, Alissa, Lucas, Kaleb (Stuart & Kimberly), Sara, Dawson, Samuel, Haddon, and Evie (Matthew & Kristi) as well as all four siblings, Glenn, Grace, Gail, and Terry.

Those privileged enough to know David would have undoubtedly been graced by perpetual positivity and optimism, his contagious smile, and for those especially privileged to know him well enough, his unmistakable and melodious whistling. As a picture of health and athleticism in his prime, David’s exceptional work ethic would contribute greatly to his success as a college football athlete, a feat easily surpassed by his career of 25 years with Delta, through which he earned great respect within his industry. This respect would carry him through the remainder of his various career fields until his retirement on April 15th, of 2014.

Significant accomplishments to be sure, his wife and sons would be quick to say that each pale in comparison to his life's greatest achievement of being an incredibly loving, marvelously encouraging, and relentlessly committed father and husband. Dimmer is the world without David’s constant uplifting light and enduring efforts to assure those around him how proud of them he was. His genuine nature and love for his friends and family left him with no shortage of people who thoroughly enjoyed being near him and who were left only with the kindest things to say about him in return.

Please join us this Sunday, February 12th for David’s funeral service, to be hosted by Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 1:00pm, to be followed by the funeral service at 2:00pm. Graveside service to be held immediately after the funeral at Kennesaw Memorial Park.

Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home

2950 North Cobb Pkwy

Kennesaw, GA 30152

770-422-7299

Kennesaw Memorial Park (Cemetery)

1306 Whitlock Ave NW,

Marietta, GA 30064

770-428-0502

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