William 'Bill' Alen Downs

William Bill' Alen Downs, 53, of Olivet, passed away at 8:06am, Sunday, November 18, 2012, at Presence USMC, Danville. He was born to James Sr. and Lucille {Landis} Downs on September 22, 1959, in Danville, IL. He was united in marriage to Marsone Marcie' Garrigus on January 8, 1993, in Danville, IL. She will miss him dearly. He will also be missed by: his daughter, Bobbi (Terry) Reed of Sidell, IL, and her children, Maranda & Russell Reed; his daughter, Kayla Key (Kevin) of Veedersburg, IN, and her daughter, Kendra Amos; his brother, James (Janet) Downs Jr. of Ridge Farm; his sisters, Pat Ellies (Shorty) of Flora, IL, & Sandy (Jim) Phillips of Ridge Farm; his several nieces & nephews; and his dog, Coco. His parents preceded him in death. Bill worked as a production technician at Pioneer Hi-Bred International for 34 years. He had many friends whom he enjoyed hanging out with. He enjoyed going mushroom hunting, watching Illinois Basketball games, and going bowling. He also loved making his bologna salad/oyster dressing and sharing with family & friends. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. A celebration of Bill's life will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, November 24, 2012, at Sunset's Houghton-Leasure Funeral Home, Georgetown, with Pastor James Blue officiating. Visitation will be 4pm-8pm, Friday, November 23, 2012, at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Crown Hill Cemetery in Ridge Farm. Memorial donations may be given in his name to Vermilion County Animal Shelter.