Erman "Okie" Downey's obituary , Passed away on February 9, 2019 in Gainesville, Texas

Erman "Okie" Downey

February 25, 1930 - February 9, 2019 (88 years old)

Gainesville, Texas

Erman "Okie" Downey's obituary , Passed away on February 9, 2019 in Gainesville, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home

Share

Erman "Okie" Downey

February 25, 1930 - February 9, 2019 (88 years old)

Gainesville, Texas

Erman Downey Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 9, 2019 we had to say goodbye to Erman Downey (Gainesville, Texas). 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 Erman Downey to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Audie and Betty Downey (Williams); his son Billy Gene Downey; his granddaughter McKenna Brooke Downey; and his siblings, Alton Downey, Milburn Downey, Neta Faye Hart and Dawl Wayne Downey.

He is survived by: his son Nelson Bros; his wife Tina Downey of Gainesville; his children, Betty Jackson (Olen) of Gainesville, Ruby Walker (Dwayne) of Athens, Erman Downey Jr. (Angie) of Gainesville and Darla Kearney of Valley View; and his brothers, Herman Dean Downey (Naomi) of Ratliff City, OK and Wendell Downey (Mary) of Krum. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Erman Downey.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Tributes

Here are the tributes to Erman Downey.

Tributes

February 11, 2019

Your D&L Farm and Home Family sent flowers

“In loving memory of Erman Downey, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. We are praying for peace during this difficult time.”


500 CHARACTERS

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Erman Downey’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

2 people wrote a message from the heart

500 CHARACTERS

Words of sympathy

February 12, 2019

Nancy Becker wrote a sympathy message

“What a great man he was, many fun memories of him. RIP enjoy your eternal Heavenly home. Love and prayers for all of the family.”


500 CHARACTERS

Words of sympathy

February 11, 2019

Rhonda Moreno wrote a sympathy message

“Your family has been the best. I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of the family. Hugs to all. RIP Erman God has you now!”


500 CHARACTERS

Make sure relatives of Erman Downey know they have sympathy messages here.

Tue

Feb 12

Visitation

Tue

Feb 12

Funeral service

Tue

Feb 12

Burial

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Erman Downey and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original

Add an extra help