Joseph William Downs Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 9, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Joseph William Downs of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph William Downs to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lucille Downs (Walters) and John Downs; and his brother Wayne Downs. He is survived by: his children, Jason Downs (Michelle) of Knox, Casey Downs of Fort Wayne and Suzanne Kanschat of Plymouth; his son-in-law Bill Kanschat of Culver; his grandchildren, Kaitlyn Kanschat of Plymouth, Morgan Downs of Knox, Chloe Kanschat of Plymouth and Justin Downs of Knox; and his siblings, Jack Downs (Louise) of Kokomo, Donna Powers of Middlebury and Linda Herod of Valparaiso, Indiana..

Contributions may be made to the humane society or Doctor's without borders.