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Obituary For David Downing, Jr.
David J. Downing, Jr.
David Joseph Downing, Jr., affectionately known as โPeterโ โScooterโ, slipped away to be with the lord, on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at 6:13 PM. He was born to the late David Joseph Downing, Sr. and Vermell Downing in Trenton, New Jersey, on February 20, 1940.
David was united in marriage to Helen Jeter-Downing for 31 years, along with his three children, Valo, David III and Aronya. He was a devoted father, pop-pop, brother, uncle and a special friend to many.
Accepting Christ at an early age, he was baptized at Union Baptist Church, Trenton, NJ. In his later years, he joined and attended Jerusalem Baptist Church, Trenton, NJ, under the leadership of the Rev.,Dr. T.L. Steele.
David attended the Trenton Public School System, and graduated from Trenton Central High School. He served in the US Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1965. He was proprietor of Joe-Dan Photo Engraving and also a Master Paper Hanger, servicing many in the Greater Trenton area.
Later he became employed by General Motors, Fisher Guide where he worked for 20 years, before retiring in 1993. After retiring, he then moved to Iselin, NJ, where he became employed by Sambee Trading Company, Edison, NJ.
Upon retiring again, with his wife they relocated to Boiling Springs, SC. This is where they joined Holden Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and served until he became ill.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Helen, two sons, Valo M. Downing, Indianapolis, IN, David J. Downing, III (Anita), Newnan, GA and one daughter, Aronya Downing-Figueroa (Kenneth), Hamilton, NJ, his siblings, Ora V. Brown (Collis), Pemberton, NJ, Daniel Downing (Theresa), Ewing, NJ, Sharlene Downing, Trenton, NJ, Dorsey Downing, Baton Rouge, LA and Dr. Pamela Downing-Hosten, Fontana, CA., nine grandchildren, Val-Toinette, Krystal, Anicka, Alexis, David, Tai-lynn, Aaron, Zion and Kamren, three great grandchildren, two aunts, Lillian Givens, Lavenia Gasque, two godchildren, Ursula Pollard, and Ashlee Love, an adoring mother-in-law, Sertina M. Jeter, four sister-in-laws, Diane (Ed) Bates, Merita and Bridgette Jeter, Spartanburg, SC, Caretha Jeter, Trenton, NJ, brother-in-law, Eddie Jeter, Pacolet, SC, special cousins, Jacqueline Perry, Ewing, NJ and Alphonso Downing, Valencia, CA, and a multitude of nieces, nephews.
A celebration of the Life of David J. Downing, Jr. will be held Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 1:00 p. m. at Holden Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 2260 Old Furnace Rd., Boiling Springs, SC.
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Add A CondolenceMy condolences to Mrs. Helen
Mrs. Helen our prayers go out to you and your family,sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. David. God tells us in Matthew 28:20 "I am with you always, to the end f time." Lean on Him and He will give you strength. Rev.Jack and Barbara O'Neal
I'm lost for words my dear sister/friend that our brother got his wings he will be truly miss Jimmie an l will cherish the memories that we all share together we will continue to keep you in our prayers rest on our brother till we meet again ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พโค๏ธ
My Condolences to Helen and family.You are in my prayers.
EVA Settles
My deepest sympathy to Helen and Family,you all are in my prayerd
Aunt Helen and Ronnie, I send my love to you. I can not think of Uncle Dave and not just laugh, and I will cherish those memories forever. Love you guys always. Stay strong.
Pop-Pop, Your life was a blessing. Your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure. You are gone but never forgotten. Always Love, Krystal
Pop-Pop,
You're life was a blessing. You're memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.
You are gone but never forgotten.
Always Love,
Krystal
To Helen and family, our Prayers are with you. We cherish your friendship while worshipping at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Trenton.God Bless.
Helen, Ronnie, David & Downing family sincere condolences to all. David was a special person and he will be missed. May God wrap you all in his love and wipe away your tears. Nadine Burrell
I am going to miss you so much Uncle Peter. I have so many memories and will cherish them forever. Condolences to my family.
Im so sorry to hear of the passing Mr Downing, he will be deeply missed in the office. Please accept our deepest symphony and my God bring the entire family comfort and peace during this time of mourning and sorrow. Joni Vaughn MGC CFP
We are sincerely saddened by the passing of Bro Dave. But to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord. Praying for you Mrs Helen and your family. May god continue to comfort your family. The Dodd Family
Deacon Henry Towns and family
Sorry to hear on the passing of David, your family has our deepest condolences. David and I go back to our elementary School days and going to the Boys Club on Reservoir St. May he Rest In Peace.
Helen ,Aronya Sorry for your loss may the memories of Dave surround you during this time and give you strength in days ahead With Deepest Sympathy Bernard/Mary Deloatch/Family
Helen, Aronya and family, we are deeply saddened to learn of your loss. I will remember Dave as a great father and husband. As we raised our girls he was a surrogate to them all. Hold fast to your memories and know that he lives on through each of you. Cynthia Stroman-Watkins
We were saddened to hear of Mr. Dave's passing. Our prayer is that God will heal your broken heart and give you peace. Remember that weeping endureth for a night but Joy comes in the morning. We love you Mrs. Helen
Mike & Jean Hawkins
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
