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James Morton “Jimmy” Downs III

Birth	:	9 Jan 1963 Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	19 Jan 2014 Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Rochester IOOF Cemetery, Rochester, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0720560, -86.2248660
Description	:	James "Jimmy" M. Downs, III Jan. 9, 1963 - Jan. 19, 2014 Rochester businessman, Mr. James "Jimmy" Morton Downs, III, 51, Rochester, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at Lake Manitou from injuries due to a snowmobile accident. On Jan. 9, 1963, Jimmy was born in Rochester to James M. Downs, II and Cressia (King) Downs. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister, Liz. In May of 1981 with great Zebra pride Jimmy graduated with his class from Rochester High School. During his high school years he played basketball and football. On June 11, 1983, at the First Baptist Church of Rochester, Jimmy... Read More	James "Jimmy" M. Downs, III Jan. 9, 1963 - Jan. 19, 2014 Rochester businessman, Mr. James "Jimmy" Morton Downs, III, 51, Rochester, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at Lake Manitou from injuries due to a snowmobile accident. On Jan. 9, 1963, Jimmy was born in Rochester to James M. Downs, II and Cressia (King) Downs. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister, Liz. In May of 1981 with great Zebra pride Jimmy graduated with his class from Rochester High School. During his high school years he played basketball and football. On June 11, 1983, at the First Baptist Church of Rochester, Jimmy and Brenda E. Walters were married. Together they shared more than thirty years of life's adventures and raised three handsome sons, Grant, Drake and Evan. The family tree adds a new generation with the anticipated arrival of little Lucy James Downs on Wednesday. Mr. Downs, with his father, Jim II, was the co-owner of Rochester's Culligan Soft Water. His memberships include the Grace United Methodist Church, the Elks Lodge, Eagles Lodge and he served Manitou Moose Lodge #1107 as past Governor. A lifelong sports enthusiast, Jimmy could be seen at the Rochester's Little League diamond, manicuring the field to perfection or coaching his team from third base for nearly three decades. He also was a spark plug for Rochester Youth Football League, helping young athletes realize their dreams on the gridiron. As a father, Jimmy was a great role model for his three sons, coaching them, introducing them to I.U. basketball and taking them to games. He also introduced them to the Cubs as he was a true die-hard fan. In the autumn they all cheered hard for the Chicago Bears. Jimmy embraced life, living it to the fullest. The times he cherished most was spent with his family and close friends. The best of times was spent on the sparkling waters of Lake Manitou, kicking back to relax while taking the boys skiing, pontooning and watching the blazing summer sunset or building a bonfire on Big Island and telling tales under the moonlit skies. Brenda and Jimmy enjoyed getaways to San Diego to visit the "Meekos," Alan and Julie Young, or to Florida to enjoy the sun and surf with Dave and Chris O'Brien. Jimmy planted flowers each spring to add color to the landscape of his home. From his kitchen command post, Jimmy would prepare the most tender and flavorful prime rib, second to none, for the holidays or special family celebrations. A polite gentleman, full of life, laughter, with twinkling eyes, a contagious smile and his charisma would light up a room, Jimmy leaves a wonderful legacy for his family, many, many friends and our entire community to remember. He was excited with his family at the thought of adding a new generation and a little girl to ice it. They all look forward with great anticipation to the arrival of sweet little Lucy James Downs. Left to cherish Jimmy's memory are his wife Brenda; three sons, Grant Downs and wife Sara, Drake Downs, and Evan Downs; father Jim Downs, II and wife Cheryl; his in-laws, Lloyd and Linda Walters, all of Rochester; a sister, Liz Muhlada and husband Andy, Lawenceburg; two sisters-in-law, Natalie Negreros and husband Dr. Francisco, Warsaw, and Diane Ansbach and husband John, Logansport; three brothers-in-law, Dr. Todd Walters and wife De De, Westfield, Tim Walters and wife Julie, Brownsburg, and Perry Walters, Westfield; several nieces and nephews; and many, many friends he made along life's journey. Preceding Jimmy in death is his mother Cressia Downs in March of 1987. A celebration of the life of James "Jimmy" Morton Downs, III will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at Grace United Methodist Church, 201 W. Seventh St., Rochester, with Rev. Maurice Grindle officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. On behalf of Jimmy, the family requests casual dress. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Rochester Little League, The Moose Lodge Scholarship Fund, or the Educational Fund for Lucy James Downs. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to Jimmy's family at www.goodfamilyfh.com. Arrangements made by Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. SOURCE: www.rochsent.com 1/22/2014 8:00:00 AM

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James Morton “Jimmy” Downs III's memorial is located at: Rochester IOOF Cemetery, Rochester, Fulton County, USA.
When did James Morton “Jimmy” Downs III death?
James Morton “Jimmy” Downs III death on 19 Jan 2014 in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 41.0720560
Longitude: -86.2248660

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Cressia Louise King Downs

(1940 - 1987)

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Coordinate: 41.0720560, -86.2248660

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22. Mud Lake Chapel Cemetery
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