The world bids farewell to Roger Jeffrey Downs Sr. (Kansas City, Kansas), departing peacefully on April 5, 2024 at the age of 82. Roger leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Charles W. Downs, and Rosie M Sherman Downs, Sr.; his siblings, Maurice Downs (Amo), Janice Norwood and Karen Childress (Tammie); and his grandson Jeffrey Downs, Jr..

He is survived by : his nephew Joe Slater III; his children, Roger Downs, Jr., Anthony D. Cole (Catherine), Trevour E. Downs and Rosalynne J. Cole; his grandchildren, DeMarcus, Marquis, Nicholas, Ryon and Giovanni; and his siblings, Charles Downs, Jr., David W. Downs (Lovina), Della Robinson Hockett (Andrew), Nomie Rodriguez (Silvester), Rita Downs and Carla W. Edwards. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews; a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 12th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Thatcher's Funeral Chapel (1520 N 5th St, Kansas City, KS 66101). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 12th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, April 12th 2024 at the Highland Park Cemetery (3801 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102-3799).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thatcher's Funeral Home