With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Durward Downes Jr. of Covington, Virginia, who passed away on November 18, 2023 at the age of 73. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Durward Downes Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Durward E. Downes, Sr. and Pauline McDaniel Downes. He is survived by : his siblings, Rhonda Dolan of Covington and Kenny Downes (Patti) of Clifton Forge; his nephew Mike Knick (Amy Fridley); his nieces, Amie Bond (Travis) and Beverley Bowers (Tony); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Jakob Knick, Luna Knick, Samantha McCullough (Marshall), Taylor Cordle (Dakota), Peyton Rogers, Lucus Rogers and Kallista Hoke; his close friends, Wayne Howard and Robert Crawford; and his pet Jenny.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Arritt Funeral Home