In Memoriam : James Downs
James Hiram Downs - age: 80
(April 26, 1929 to October 21, 2009 ) Resident of De Kalb, Texas Visitation Information: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Thursday, October 22, 2009 Bates Family Funeral Home Obituary: Mr. James Hiram Downs passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at a Texarkana Hospital. He was 80. He was born April 26, 1929 in Simms, Texas to Golden Audra Downs and Ruth Braley Downs. James retired from Red River Army Depot where he worked in Civil Services. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army, 49th Armored Division. He was a member of First Baptist Church, New Boston, Texas. He loved attendinghis Antioch Sunday School Class. He is survived by his wife, Eva Barrett Downs; two daughters, Paula Henson and a special friend, David Granberry of New Boston, Texas and Pam and Rod Hensley of New Boston, Texas; a brother, Marvin H. Downs of Simms, Texas; two grandchildren, Kristi Baker and Jamie Tye and two great grandchildren, Ryan James Baker and Kayla Baker. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Gene Downs and a sister, Christine Reynolds. Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Bates Family Funeral Home. Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 23, 2009 at First Baptist Church in New Boston, Texas with Bro. Ken Cox officiating. Interment will follow at Old Union Cemetery in Simms, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorials to be made to First Baptist Church, New Boston, Texas. |
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Jo Ann Meadows - October 22, 2009  Contact this person
Jamie - - - so sorry to hear about your grandfather. Just remember that I am thinking about you Take care of yourself and your mom & grandma!! Love Ya, Jo Ann Meadows
OB Phillips - October 22, 2009 Contact this person
As designated teacher of Antioch Sunday School Class at First Baptist of New Boston, I can attest to fact that James was a regular enthusiastic member who listened intently to every word. Our class has been blessed by his membership. I never heard an adverse statement from him nor about him and can only report good things about him. If all Christians were like him this world would be much better. I am confident he will be waiting for us on the other side when our turn comes or when Christ returns. We will miss him.
John Henson - October 22, 2009 Contact this person
James is in a better place now. I considered him a fine religious man and I was honored that he had been my father-in-law. Although we had our differences, I learned a lot from him and will forever be grateful that I knew him. My Mother sends her prayers for God's strength to help through this tragic time.
James Fowler - October 22, 2009 Contact this person
James was one of my closest friends whom I will always miss. He was an asset to the Antioch Sunday School class and will really be missed. Eva and family, you will be in mine and Beth's prayers.
Jerry Davis - October 22, 2009 Contact this person
Carol Beth and I were blessed to call James our friend, fellow church member, and, most of all, our brother in Christ. We extend to the family our heartfelt sympathy and prayers.
JUNE RENFROE - October 23, 2009 Contact this person
Kristi and family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather.
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