James Mitchell Downing III Obituary
The passing of James Mitchell Downing III of Hahnville, Louisiana leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 10, 2025 at the age of 82. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Mitchell Downing III to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Mitchell Downing, Jr. and Bertrecia "Bay-Bay" Morris; his grandparents, James Mitchell Downing, Sr., Franceline Dinvaut, Dave Morris, Sr. and Rose Handy; his siblings, Ivory Downing, Sr., Everett Downing, Sr., Haywood Downing and Aleada Downing; and his sister-in-law Sheila Lorio Downing.
He is survived by: his children, James Mitchell Downing IV (Annette), Leatha Downing, Ken Downing (Dedra), Michelle Cox (Bryant), Tommy Downing (Gidget), Jared Kevin Downing, Rechelle Thomas Pierre (Charles), Patrick Thomas, Re'Shawn Thomas Rayford (Glen, Sr.) and Javin Downing; his wife Patricia Lewis Downing; his siblings, Ida Mae Downing, Bertrecia Downing, Andrus "Pop" Downing and Sandra Downing; his siblings-in-law, Navada Lewis Borne of LaPlace, LA, Wanda Williams of Marrero, LA and David Lewis (Vanessa) of Edgard, LA.; and his friends, Joyce Raymond and Calvin Harris. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren; and a legacy full of 22 great-grandchildren.
