Donald Lee Downs

Ava, Missouri

Donald Lee Downs, 68 years, 1 month, 8 days old, passed away on April 25, 2018 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare with all his children and family by his side.

Donald was born March 17, 1950 in Douglas County, MO to Graydon Lee and Opal Jane (Dry) Downs.

Donald was retired from working at Douglas County Road and Bridge for over 33 years.

On March 8, 1968 Donald and Kathy Darlene Ridenour  were united in marriage at Squires, MO and to this union seven children were born.

He was a Christian. Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, and most of all spending time with his grandkids!

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, Teressa, two granddaughters, Natasha and Katelyn, and his wife, Darlene in 2006.

Donald is survived by his six children and their spouses, Donnie & Karen Downs, Ava, Karry & Steve Davis, Ava, Eddie & Missi Downs, Ava, Robin & Robert Lambert, Ava, Janette & Aaron Watson, Mansfield, and  Rachel & Trampas Posey, Ava, and 16 grandchildren, Brett, Brittney, Derick, Chance, Brandan, Ashton, Dakota, Keeley, Hunter, Braydon, Jade, Kaylee, Siler, Braelyn, Landre, and Bryndle, seven great grandchildren, Nadalee, Jaelynn, Kaiden, Korbyn, Maylee, Casten and Darla, and other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services for Donald will be Friday, April 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, MO with burial following in the Whites Creek Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 p.m. to service time in the funeral home. Officiating will be Pastor Marvin Loftin. Memorials may be made to Whites Creek Cemetery.