Isaiah Benjamin "I.B." Downs Jr., 91, a lifelong native to the Liberty County area, was called to his heavenly home on July 13, 2018. His deep devotion to his family and his firm belief in our Savior Jesus Christ supported him through his years and ultimately rewarded him with eternal peace. Born Dec. 12, 1926, he was raised during times of struggle and depression. He, along with his four siblings, Lucille Downs Floyd, Donald Downs, Vivian Downs Cooke and Jimmie Downs Sr., were surrounded by the love and nurturing of a godly family, parents, Isaiah Benjamin "Ike" Downs Sr. and Mary Hope Downs. With the firm foundation of a Christian family, he went to marry his forever love, Mrs. Helen Downs, on Aug. 11, 1945. They went on together faithfully having two children, Kenneth and Lois.
Hands on learning and a passion for woodwork would lend to becoming a pioneer in early Liberty County and to future endeavors as a general contractor, cabinet maker, craftsman and the purchase of Frost Lumber, which he renamed Downs Lumber, in 1957. After retirement, one could still often catch him there exchanging how-to-do's and spirited back-at-cha's with our hometown locals as well as newcomers to our city. He loved his community and his church, Crossroads Holy Church of God. He was an avid aviator.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Helen Downs, his children, Kenneth Downs and Lois Downs Meekins, his parents and his sisters and brother, Lucille, Vivian and Jimmie.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday, July 15, at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, at Crossroads Holy Church of God with Pastor Jeptha Newberry officiating. Burial will follow in Hinesville Cemetery.
Published in Coastal Courier from July 16 to July 23, 2018.
Hands on learning and a passion for woodwork would lend to becoming a pioneer in early Liberty County and to future endeavors as a general contractor, cabinet maker, craftsman and the purchase of Frost Lumber, which he renamed Downs Lumber, in 1957. After retirement, one could still often catch him there exchanging how-to-do's and spirited back-at-cha's with our hometown locals as well as newcomers to our city. He loved his community and his church, Crossroads Holy Church of God. He was an avid aviator.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Helen Downs, his children, Kenneth Downs and Lois Downs Meekins, his parents and his sisters and brother, Lucille, Vivian and Jimmie.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday, July 15, at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, at Crossroads Holy Church of God with Pastor Jeptha Newberry officiating. Burial will follow in Hinesville Cemetery.
Published in Coastal Courier from July 16 to July 23, 2018.
Isaiah Benjamin "I.B." Downs Jr., 91, a lifelong native to the Liberty County area, was called to his heavenly home on July 13, 2018. His deep devotion to his family and his firm belief in our Savior Jesus Christ supported him through his years and ultimately rewarded him with eternal peace. Born Dec. 12, 1926, he was raised during times of struggle and depression. He, along with his four siblings, Lucille Downs Floyd, Donald Downs, Vivian Downs Cooke and Jimmie Downs Sr., were surrounded by the love and nurturing of a godly family, parents, Isaiah Benjamin "Ike" Downs Sr. and Mary Hope Downs. With the firm foundation of a Christian family, he went to marry his forever love, Mrs. Helen Downs, on Aug. 11, 1945. They went on together faithfully having two children, Kenneth and Lois.
Hands on learning and a passion for woodwork would lend to becoming a pioneer in early Liberty County and to future endeavors as a general contractor, cabinet maker, craftsman and the purchase of Frost Lumber, which he renamed Downs Lumber, in 1957. After retirement, one could still often catch him there exchanging how-to-do's and spirited back-at-cha's with our hometown locals as well as newcomers to our city. He loved his community and his church, Crossroads Holy Church of God. He was an avid aviator.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Helen Downs, his children, Kenneth Downs and Lois Downs Meekins, his parents and his sisters and brother, Lucille, Vivian and Jimmie.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday, July 15, at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, at Crossroads Holy Church of God with Pastor Jeptha Newberry officiating. Burial will follow in Hinesville Cemetery.
Published in Coastal Courier from July 16 to July 23, 2018.
Hands on learning and a passion for woodwork would lend to becoming a pioneer in early Liberty County and to future endeavors as a general contractor, cabinet maker, craftsman and the purchase of Frost Lumber, which he renamed Downs Lumber, in 1957. After retirement, one could still often catch him there exchanging how-to-do's and spirited back-at-cha's with our hometown locals as well as newcomers to our city. He loved his community and his church, Crossroads Holy Church of God. He was an avid aviator.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Helen Downs, his children, Kenneth Downs and Lois Downs Meekins, his parents and his sisters and brother, Lucille, Vivian and Jimmie.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday, July 15, at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, at Crossroads Holy Church of God with Pastor Jeptha Newberry officiating. Burial will follow in Hinesville Cemetery.
Published in Coastal Courier from July 16 to July 23, 2018.
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