With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ron Downey of Athens, Ohio, born in Biloxi, Mississippi, who passed away on February 1, 2024 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Perry Oliver Downey and Carrie Lou Allman Downey; and his sister Jennie M. Downey. He is survived by : his siblings, Linda Stiles (Roger) of Columbus, Tina Ervin (Forrest) of Athens and David Downey (Tammy) of Marietta; his nieces and nephews, Todd Stiles, Shelby Richey (Rusty), Matthew Ervin (Jennifer), Amanda Ervin, Cody Thomas, Brandon Marling and Nathan Marling; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Rusty Ray Richey, Jackie Richey, Isaiah Ervin, Thaddeus Gouzoulis, Sebastian Gouzoulis, Gabriella Gouzoulis, Atticus Gouzoulis, Connor Ervin, Noah Marling, Jaxson Marling, Ripley Marling and Lincoln Thomas; his cousins, Sue, Sandy, Jim, Darla and Linda; and also Jeffery Greathouse.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jagers & Sons Funeral Home