David Wendell Downs

David Wendell Downs, 63, of Ringgold, went home to be with the Lord, May 20, 2023.  David was born August 30, 1959 in Fort Oglethorpe, GA and was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia community.  He was a member of Clear Creek Church of Christ.  He was an employee of Sanofi for over 10 years and was formerly employed with Red Food/BiLo for 30 years.  He volunteered with the Rossville Fire Department. He was an avid Alabama football fan, loved Orange Beach, AL, Disney, and spending time with his family.  David is preceded in death by his father, Wendell Downs.  

Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Donna Robinson Downs, mother, Christine Downs O’Rear, daughters, Danielle Downs & Jennifer Downs, brother, Steven (Cheryl) Downs, nieces and nephews Renee (Chad) Payne, Zach (Katie) Downs.

A celebration of life will be held 5 PM Tuesday, at the Clear Creek Church of Christ with Minister Josh Diggs officiating.

Visit www.heritagebattlefield.com to share condolences with the family and view the online memorial tribute.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society givenow.lls.org.

A special thanks to the CHI Memorial Oncology 4 East doctors, nurses, and staff for their loving care.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, after 2 PM, at Clear Creek Church of Christ.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.