Walter James Downing Jr.
April 10, 1921 ~ May 7, 2015 (age 94) 94 Years OldShare using:
Walter James Downing, Jr., 94 of Lewistown died at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Malta Home.
Born April 10, 1921 in Waterstreet, Huntingdon County, he was a son of the late Alma M. (Carper) and Walter James Downing, Sr.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: his wife of 71 years of marriage, Annis Leanore (Mellott) Downing; a great-great granddaughter, Audrina; brother, William Downing; and a sister, Virginia Sheaffer.
Walter is survived by daughters Debra Smoker and Annis "Twink" Downing, both of Lewistown.
He was a 1939 graduate of Yeagertown High School.
Earlier in life he drove truck for Lewistown and Milroy Dry Cleaners. Later, he worked as a steel worker retiring from Standard Steel, Burnham.
Walter was a member of Rhodes Memorial Church.
He was a member of the Moose, Lone Pine Camp, UCT, and a lifetime member of Blue Juniata Beagle Club. Walter enjoyed going to camp with his family and playing games.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 15, at Rhodes Memorial Church with Rev. Carola Beasley-Topliffe officiating.
Memorials in Walter’s name may be made to Rhodes United Methodist Memorial Church, 500 Highland Ave., Lewistown, PA 17044.
Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church
500 Highland Avenue, Lewistown PA 17044