John Ray Downey Obituary
The memory of John Ray Downey of Yukon, Oklahoma, born in Buffalo, Oklahoma, who passed away on June 11, 2025 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Ray Downey to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Helen Victoria Downey (Jackson) and John Francis Downey; his parents-in-law, Robert and Adella Allen; his brother Dennis Paul Downey; and his siblings-in-law, Larry Rea Allen and Sue Downey.
He is survived by: his wife Lavae Downey; his sons, John Todd Downey (Townie) of Midwest City and Brian Downey (Terri) of Oklahoma City; his brother Fran Downey (F. L.) of Maysville; his siblings-in-law, Jerry Allen (Kay) of Guymon and Janice Barnicoat (Dale) of Portland, Tennessee; his grandchildren, Rebekah Downey of Pink, Dr. McKenzie Kerner (Richard) of Oklahoma City, Ethan John Downey (Anesia Aguirre) of Oklahoma City and Calen Fife (Christa); his great grandchild Celeste of Midwest City; his grandson Brandon Grissam (Sara); his great grandchildren, Jayden and Emma of Midwest City; his grandchild Kyle Grissam (Morgan); and his great grandchildren, Bentley, Dayton and Cooper of Harrah. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished friends.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church (10928 SW 15th St, Yukon, OK 73099).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in John's memory to United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd or NewView Oklahoma – Center for Low Vision and Blindness in Oklahoma City, OK.
