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Clyde Howell Downs Jr.

Birth	:	10 Oct 1948 Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	22 Mar 2019 Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Iotla Baptist Cemetery, Franklin, Macon County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.2304250, -83.4196970
Description	:	Mr. Clyde Howell Downs, Jr, 70, of Franklin and Raleigh, NC passed away Friday, March 22, 2019. Clyde was born in Franklin, NC in 1948 to the late Clyde Howell Downs, Sr. and the late Ruby Jones Downs. He resided in Franklin until September 2016, when he moved to Raleigh, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of twenty-eight years, Judy Conley Downs and his sister, Dwain Downs Imahara. Clyde, Jr. is survived by his wife of two and a half years, Annette Swafford Busby Downs of Raleigh; his son,... Read More	Mr. Clyde Howell Downs, Jr, 70, of Franklin and Raleigh, NC passed away Friday, March 22, 2019. Clyde was born in Franklin, NC in 1948 to the late Clyde Howell Downs, Sr. and the late Ruby Jones Downs. He resided in Franklin until September 2016, when he moved to Raleigh, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of twenty-eight years, Judy Conley Downs and his sister, Dwain Downs Imahara. Clyde, Jr. is survived by his wife of two and a half years, Annette Swafford Busby Downs of Raleigh; his son, Clyde Howell Downs, III (Amanda) of Franklin, his son, Jackie Lynn Downs of Franklin, and his daughter, Latresa Downs Shuler (William) of Bryson City; his step-son, Benjamin David Broadway of Raleigh; his step-daughter, Elizabeth Dove SanCartier of Gulf Breeze, Florida; his sister, Emma Jean Taylor (Joe) of Franklin; his granddaughter, Avery Downs; one niece; four nephews; and one great nephew. Clyde, Jr. graduated from Franklin High School in 1968 and from Gardner Webb College with a degree in Business Administration. He served in the National Guard for three years and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Franklin. Clyde, Jr. retired from Duke Energy in 2014. He also started and ran Downs Family Angus Farm, raising registered Angus cattle which he sold to farms and ranches all over the United States. Clyde, Jr. was a member of Iotla Baptist Church, to which he dedicated much of his time keeping the grounds mowed. He took much pride in making his church grounds look well-maintained. Clyde, Jr. never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him. He loved his wife and children and was always willing to help anyone in need. He will be missed by his family and his friends. Funeral Services were held at 2 pm, Thursday, March 28 at Iotla Baptist Church. Rev. Steve Reeves and Rev. Brandon Breedlove will officiate. Burial was made in the Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 – 8 pm, Wednesday, March 27 at Macon Funeral Home. Pallbearers were: Danny Cook, Allan Morgan, Charles Swafford, Karl Gillespie, Jim McConnell, Tony Norton, Ryan “Flash” Crawford, and Skip Sanders. Honorary Pallbearers were: Dale Young, Max Gladwell, Bob Guy, Wayne Brooks, Joe Taylor, Richard Mcclung, Greg Gardner, Mark Gardner, Johnny Brown, and Logan Gillespie. Memorial Donations can be made to Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Cynthia Rowland, 886 Younce Creek Rd, Franklin, NC 28734. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Where is Clyde Howell Downs Jr.'s memorial?
Clyde Howell Downs Jr.'s memorial is located at: Iotla Baptist Cemetery, Franklin, Macon County, USA.
When did Clyde Howell Downs Jr. death?
Clyde Howell Downs Jr. death on 22 Mar 2019 in Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 35.2304250
Longitude: -83.4196970

Family Members:

Parent

Clyde Howell Downs

(1902 - 2003)

Ruby Nina Jones Downs

(1906 - 1986)

Spouse

Judy Conley Downs

(1949 - 2006)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Iotla Baptist Cemetery
Franklin, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2304250, -83.4196970

2. Iotla Methodist Church Cemetery
Franklin, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2294180, -83.4170350

3. Fouts Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.2289009, -83.4381027

4. Downs Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.2536384, -83.4223236

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6. Cowee Baptist Church Cemetery
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7. Snow Hill Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.2660030, -83.4093710

8. Pleasant Hill AME Church Cemetery
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9. Wilkes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.2125000, -83.4627800

10. Burningtown Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.2309100, -83.4721400

11. New Hope Cemetery
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12. Ridgecrest Baptist Church Cemetery
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13. Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
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14. Franklin Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1853770, -83.3814030

15. East Franklin Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1938280, -83.3689540

16. Shepherd Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.2783012, -83.3855972

17. Franklin Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1822690, -83.3843530

18. The Great Mound Nikwasi
Franklin, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.1849900, -83.3736000

19. Woodlawn Cemetery
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20. Watauga Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.2311870, -83.3411270

21. Old Morgan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.2820600, -83.4763600

22. Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery
Leatherman, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2862600, -83.3666600

23. Lakey Cemetery
Cowee, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2985992, -83.4428024

24. Roper Cemetery
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