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Don Downer: Obituary

Don Downer, age 79 of Murphy, NC passed away Friday, February 14, 2020.

He was born in Denver, Colorado to the late George and Mary Gabriel Downer. Don worked for Car Quest in Blairsville, GA. He was a member of Little Brasstown Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Eric Downer.

He is survived by his wife, Annette Hyatt Downer; one daughter, Karie Clayton and husband Bryan; two granddaughters, Laynee Adams and husband Jerome and Lacie Knight; three great-grandchildren, Harper Clayton, Blakelee Knight and Brixton Adams.

Funeral Services will be held at 6:30 pm, Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Little Brasstown Baptist Church. Rev. Aud Brown will officiate. Music will be provided by Susie Graham.

The family will receive friends from 5 pm – 6:30 pm, Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Little Brasstown Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Little Brasstown Baptist Church Brotherhood, PO Box 12, Brasstown, NC 28902.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

You may send tributes to the family at www.mem.com

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