Wendel Downs Obituary
We announce the death of Wendel Downs of Mansfield, Missouri, born in Arlington, Washington, who passed away on November 9, 2026, at the age of 77. Wendel will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wendel Downs to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lindell Downs and Edna Downs (Conklin); his son Eric Cordell Downs; and his siblings, Doyle Downs (Marge), Jerry Dale Downs, Delma Downs and Evelyn Bolyard.
He is survived by: his wife Ruth; his children, Keith Downs (Danniel), Matthew Downs, Melanie Pierce, Chris Bacon (Teri) and Monica Dunne (Brian); his grandchildren, Ana Mari G., Coy, Seth, Wyatt Downs, Nathan, Isaiah (Kayley), Elijah (Robin), Ezekiel, Essence, Aura Pierce, Kayleen Bacon (Joseph), Elaina Battstone, Dublin Dunne (Natalie), Emerald Christopher (Lamardo) and Ciaran Dunne; his great grandchildren, Lily, Luna Pierce, Juniper, Sequoia, Baby Pierce, Benjamin Howe, Lycan, Illyue and Akoto Christopher; his sister-in-law Sylvia Downs; his siblings, Darvin Downs (Cherie), Melba White (Lee), Willie Downs (Charlotte) and Ivan Downs (Gwen); and his brother-in-law Gerry Bolyard.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 20th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home - Mansfield (209 N Lincoln Ave, Mansfield, MO 65704).
