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William Downey

June 3, 1948 — July 7, 2018

Bessemer City, North Carolina

William Plato "Buck" Downey Sr., age 70 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 7, 2018 while at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born June 3, 1948 in Cleveland County, son to the late James "Willie" and Hattie Hoyle Downey.

Buck was a member of First Wesleyan Church of Bessemer City. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Buck was also retired from the United States Postal Service after 26 years of service.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Arlan Downey and Jimmy Downey; and sisters, Joyce Buckner, Joan Smith, and Barbara Black, and Marelene Childers.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 52 years, Shirley Shields Downey, son, Billy Downey and wife Carol Ann; grandchildren, Emma, and Chloe; brother, Butch Downey and wife, Diane; and numerous nieces and nephews including Lisa, Suzie, Joey, Mandy, and Chip.

A Celebration of Buck's life will be held at 2pm Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at First Wesleyan Church Family Life Center, Bessemer City with Pastors Wes Brown and Todd Reynolds officiating.

Interment will follow at Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery with military honors.

His family will receive friends from 12 to 1:45 prior to the service in the Family Life Center.

  • Visitation

    July 11, 2018
    12:00 PM to 1:45 PM

    First Wesleyan Church Family Life Center

    510 E. Alabama Ave
    Bessemer City, NC
  • Funeral Service

    July 11, 2018
    2:00 PM

    First Wesleyan Church Family Life Center

    510 E. Alabama Ave
    Bessemer City, NC
  • Interment

    Wednesday July 11 2018

    Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery

    800 N. 13th St.
    Bessemer City, NC
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