Larry Wayne Downey

1947 - 2015

Larry Wayne Downey obituary, 1947-2015, Knoxville, TN

BORN

1947

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Berry Funeral Home - Knoxville

3704 Chapman Highway

Knoxville, Tennessee

Larry Downey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 6, 2015.

Larry W. Downey, age 68, of South Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at UT Medical Center. He attended Lakeview Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Mary Coker Downey, and brother Marvin Downey. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Diane Brewster Downey; son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Lisa Downey of Fort Wayne, Indiana; daughter, Tammy Downey Wilson of Knoxville; grandsons, Peyton Downey and Chase Wilson; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 2200 John Sevier Highway on Monday at 9:30 AM for graveside services, Rev. AJ Crawford officiating. Full military honors will be presented by Volunteer State Honor Guard. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.

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August 11, 2015

Alana (Pross) Lilly

I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing....went to Young H S with Larry....so many of us gone too soon. I just turned 68 in May...RIP..again..my prayers go out to you & your family.

August 10, 2015

Dale Chapman

You & your family are in our prayers. We are saddened to hear of your loss. May Larry RIP God Bless him & his family. Jack & Juanita Cox

August 9, 2015

Judy Reed

Diane I know we have not talked in a long while but there is hardly s day that I don't think of u and Larry it just seems like yesterday that we were doing all the crazy things we got into together u both were truly my best friends and my heart broke for u when I picked u the paper and saw that grin that I have seen so many times we were both so lucky to find someone to love for the past 40 yrs u were always like a little sister to me and I just want u to know I love u still I am not going to say this will be easy but with gods help u will make it through Larry was truly a good person and I know he will be missed by many just be strong he would want that agin I love u if u ever want talk call me 5461150

August 8, 2015

teresa chadwick

So sorry for your loss. I didn't know him but I'm sure he was a good man. Praying for you Tammy & Brad and the rest pod the family....

August 8, 2015

Pam and Caleb Cooper

My Uncle Larry was a good man who loved to have fun and make people laugh. He will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with Diane and the entire family. I love you all! R.I.P. Uncle Larry. We love you!

August 8, 2015

We are praying each day for God's strength, comfort and peace for everyone who has been touched by the loss of this loving family man. Bill and Dean Denton, friends of Chris Downey Hayes

August 7, 2015

Whitney & Annette Pate

Brad-
So sorry for your loss. You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.

August 7, 2015

I haven't seen Larry since High School but he was a great friend. Funny as well. We had a good time at YHS. My sincere condolences to his family.

August 7, 2015

Larry was a great friend at YHS.Prayers for the family.
Eddie H.McLemore

August 7, 2015

Chris Protopapa

So sorry for your loss.

August 7, 2015

Debbie Kirby

Diane,
I am so sorry to learn of Larry's passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.

August 7, 2015

Larry will surely be missed. I will always have wonderful, funny memories of all of us playing cards. Mike loved nothing more than to team up with Larry and aggravate someone. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this very hard time.

Love you, Carolyn O'Dell

August 7, 2015

Chris Miller

Brad and family,

Condolences on the passing of your father.

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