John Franklin Downs Jr, age 68, was born Jan. 6, 1948 and went to be with Jesus April 2, 2016. He married his forever Libby Tindle on Nov. 11, 1966. He was preceded in death by mother Esther, Dad John, and three siblings. He is survived by wife Libby; son John Downs III (Cassie), daughters; Lesia Perkins (Johnney) and Bobbie Harper, 9 grandchildren, and almost 11 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters and 1 brother. John loved fishing, hunting, family gatherings and his family. John was loved greatly and will be missed dearly.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wed. April 6, 2016, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Burial will be held in Bellview Cemetery, Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tues. April 5, 2016. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online