Henry Paul Downing

Henry Paul Downing, age 74, of Prospect, passed away Sunday morning at the VNA Inpatient Hospice, Butler, following an illness.

Born October 6, 1942 in Toby Township, Clarion County, he was the son of the late Robert H. and Juanita E. Womeldorf Downing.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Butler.

He worked twenty one years as a drawbench operator at Halstead’s until its closing and then worked as maintenance at the former Eastwood Village Inn.

He enjoyed woodworking, watching westerns, antique cars and car shows.

Survived by his loving wife Patricia Pizer Downing, who he married February 1, 1964, three sons:  Henry Paul Downing, Jr and his wife Melony of Butler; Robert F. Downing of Prospect, and Randy L. Downing of Prospect; four grandchildren:  Andrew Hemphill and Michael Hemphill of Slippery Rock; Sarah Downing of Prospect; and Jesse Downing of Butler; and five great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Valerie Jean Hemphill; two sisters Lela Malinda Beary and Betty Jane Downing; one grandson; and one great grandson.

Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Edward L. Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street, Prospect.  The funeral service will be Wednesday, 11am, at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at Greenlawn Burial Estates, Butler.

Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Inpatient Hospice, 115 Technology Drive, Butler, Pa 16001.

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