Artie Downs Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Artie Downs in Winter Garden, Florida, who passed away at the age of 72, on August 22, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Artie Downs to show support.
Though Artie has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his mother Mary Frances Priddy. He is survived by: his wife Betty Downs (Specht); his children, Jennifer Downs of Winter Garden and Shane Downs (Lori) of Winter Garden; his grandchildren, Lily and Jaxon Downs; and his sister Corrie Johnson (Clint) of Shepherdsville. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, St Jude Children's Hospital. Donations (https://www.stjude.org).
