of Mountain View, AR
November 9, 1972 - February 19, 2014
Shawn Marshall Downs departed this life on February 19, 2014 at the age of 41. He was born in Calico Rock, AR on November 9, 1972. Shawn accepted Christ as his savior about 18 years ago and was baptized on July 6, 2003. He was a member of Flatwoods Baptist Church and was very active in Upward Basketball, the children's ministry on Wednesdays and Sundays, Ironmen, and was mission treasurer for missionary John Pinkevich in Belarus. Shawn was on the board of directors for Centennial Bank of Mtn. View. He was a Gideon and a member of The Stone County Scholarship foundation. He was also a member of the Stone County Youth Activities Association. Shawn was employed the last 4 years as an insurance agent with Shelter Insurance. Prior to that he worked in management for Sonic Inc. for 20 years.
Shawn is survived by his wife of 13 years Valarie Pauline Holt Downs and 8 year old son Trevor Shawn Downs of the home. He is also survived by his father Doyle Downs and wife Glenda of Velvet Ridge, AR, his mother Ellen Richie and husband Mike of Cord, AR, two brothers Travis Downs and wife Kelli and their two children Allie and Cody of Gassville, AR, Erik Downs and wife Megan and their son Wyatt of Velvet Ridge, AR, Grandparents Clifton and Charlene Downs of Marshall, AR, Grandmother Flora Jennings of Calico Rock, AR and the late Bryan Jennings, mother in law Phyllis Holt and father in law Jerry Don Holt both of Mtn. View, AR.
Arrangements were made by Roller Funeral Home in Mtn. View. Services will be held at Flatwoods Baptist Church on Saturday February 22, 2014 at 10:00 am and officiated by Brother Joe Morell, Brother Will Thompson, and Brother Joey Cook. Burial is in Flatwoods Cemetery. Pallbearers are Lance McElroy, Matt Butler, Brent Howard, Ryan Webb, Eddie Jack Mitchell, Dustin Stewart, Kevin Johnson, and Jimmy Long. Honorary pallbearers are Bradley Cates, Mickey Freeze, Ric Wilcox, Chris Deitrick, Brad Taylor, Terry Rutledge, and Taylor Wood.
Shawn enjoyed golfing and sports in general, loved his family and his church, but most of all Shawn loved the Lord and he loved life and helping people. From the words of a close friend that said "Ministry is not something you do, it is something you leave behind when you follow Christ." Gone but never forgotten!
Shawn Downs was a great addition to the family and I always enjoyed the time we had together, as well as he was a great father and husband to my cousin Valerie and son Trevor. He enjoyed life to the fullest and I never seen him not smiling. Most of the time I came home to Arkansas from Texas, Ole Shawn had the tee times ready for us. As did I when he came to Texas to see us. Shawn you will be truly missed but never forgotten. I know now that you are looking down on us, saying so clearly "Guys, I have the tee times ready and this course is the best." May you enjoy the finest golf course in heaven and I know Jesus is playing with you. May the angels caddy and the greens play well. I can just imagine that the sand traps are lined with gold and the course cart paths are the best you ever seen. May God Bless you and keep you on your "A" game. Until we meet again, I will continue to improve my game here on earth so I will be ready to play with you and Jesus on the greatest golf course of all. Love you my friend and so long for now but never goodbye:)
Valerie i am sorry for your loss shawn was a really great guy.
We didn't know Shawn very well. Only talked to him a few times but he was always very nice. Knew people who worked with him and they always said good things. We send out living prayers for the family.
So sorry for your loss I only new Shawn a short time after I moved here ,what I saw was a wonderful, Great man He will be missed by so many.
Shawn and Valerie each worked for us at KFC. Shawn always presented a kind and generous spirit. He was diligent and responsible in all aspect of his life. His constant smile was a pure expression of his heart. He will be missed. I have confidence that God will provide Valarie and Trevor and warm and tender embrace as the days unfold.
Bobby and Terri
Our prayers are with you all at this time. Shawn was a great man and will be truely missed. You never seen him without a smile on his face and he always had a kind word to say. He was always helping others. Love in Christ.
I meet Shawn 16 years ago. He asked me how far i wanted to take my sonic training. I asked him what his title was he said dist. manager. He laughed and said he would help and guide me in the direction i needed to go. I remember him always smiling even got him singing through the store. Anytime i needed to talk or get some advice he would listen. I hadn't seen or talked to him in years and when my mom passed away he was one that helped. I not only consider Shawn a friend but a mentor and a great role modal.Good bye my friend for know. RIP Shawn as you watch over your loved ones. Love you man
Rest in peace. Prayers to all the family .
Val and Trevor,
Sending my deepest Sympathy.
You both are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray Love, Peace, Mercy, and understanding as I Pray you can feel God wrapping you up so tight and holding you so close.
Sincerely,
Shannon Jacobes
My deepest sympathy to Shawn's family. He was always such a giving kind spirit from high school. Unfortunately we lost touch after graduation but he was a great man who departed life way too soon.
So sorry for your loss. May God wrap His arms around your family & give you the comfort that only comes from the ONE TRUE GOD.
He was loved by so many and will continue to be loved in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
He was loved by so many and will continue to be loved in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers, Shawn was very kind and a good man. My children also thought the world of him. May the coming days bring you peace. All our love, Pati, Lane, and Madelyn Long
I worked for Shawn for 7 years. Over that time my life changed from that of a high school student to a husband working my way through college. Shawn supported me every single step of the way. If I needed something Shawn was there to help. He always encouraged me and let me know I was appreciated. I always looked forward to seeing him walk in the store, because I knew he would call out "Clayton Blake" in his distinctive tone. I saw Shawn again a few years ago after he had started his insurance agency and I was so happy to see him pursuing a career that allowed him more time with his family. He spoke of them constantly. My heart is broken that Shawn is no longer with us, but God knows the heart of all men. I love Shawn's heart and have faith that God does too. My prayers are with you his family. May The Lord comfort you as only he can.
Valerie,
You and your son have been in my thoughts and prayers, and you will continue to be. I'm so so sorry about your loss.
praying for the family
Valerie I am praying for you guys. Shawn was a great man. A role model of what a man should be. God bless you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our hearts go out to you and your family
God took another angel home... Shawn got his wings..
Valerie I am so sorry for your loss. Shawn was a great guy who I thought a lot of. He was the same every time you saw him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless.
Shawn was a great nephew and will be deeply missed. I’m honored to have him in my life. Heaven has indeed gained another angel!
Uncle Larry
Valorie and family, I am so sad to hear of your loss. Shawn was the kind of person we should all strive to be, you could tell he was a Christian by the life he lived. Praying that you will seek comfort in our heavenly Father during this time.
Jerry & Vickie Akins
We are very saddened by your loss. We extend our most sincere condolences to you and your family. Shawn was a great guy and he will be missed.
Valerie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you all. May God be with you all during this time, but remember he is happy in Heaven today, waiting for you to join him.
I have only lived here for 6 years, but in that short time, got to know this wonderful man who always had a smile on his face, always spoke to me, and acted as though we had been friends for life. What a great Godly man and example of Christian love Shawn exemplified on a daily bases. He's home with Jesus now and I can't wait to see his smile again soon. I know he will be there to great us all with his bigger than life smile!
Valerie, Trevor and family...I was so sorry to hear about Shawns' passing...May God wrap His loving arms around you all and comfort you all during this time...Please know that you're all in my thoughts and prayers during this time...
Joanie Younger
PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY..
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. The world lost a wonderful man but Heaven gained another angel. May Gods love give you all comfort and strength in this very hard time.
We would like to extend our condolences from Dale Lockard Agency and staff. Our prayer's are with the family.
Valarie and Trevor,
So sorry for your loss. Shawn was such a great person and he sure let his light shine for the Lord. When we first came to Flatwoods a year ago, he made us feel right at home.He did what we are all supposed to do by being a child of God. May the Lord bless and keep you and your family through this difficult time.
Dear Valarie and Trevor,
My heart is broken for your loss. I pray that many memories will fill your heart in the years to come and bring peace to your family. We are all praying for you!!
Valerie, oh how I wish I could be there to give you a big hug. I am sitting here in my classroom crying and laughing at the same time. I remember so many of the funny things about you and Shawn when we were all together. Distance has separted us but my love for you and for Shawn was nevered separated. Please know I love you dearly. You are in my thoughts and prayers. When you are able I would love to talk to you in person. Let me know when you are ready for that. Be strong and know that God is holding you up at this time. Rest on Him. I know Shawn loved you dearly and I am glad to know you had his love for as long as you did. He will NEVER be forgotten. I love you my dear friend. Chris
My thoughts and prayers are with you Valerie and family. Shawn was always such a blessing to be around. Always the same no matter if he was at work or on the golf course. Heaven gained an amazing angel, the world lost a great man. Peace be with you all.
This is such a sad time for Valarie, Trevor, their family and our community. He has done his works in this world now he spends eternity in our father in heaven.Lord please give Valarie strength to continue your works! We love you Valarie and your in our prayers now and for the future, may god richly bless you!
So sorry for your loss
May God Bless you all during this very sad time. Our prayers are with you daily.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family. Wonderful brother through Christ and a Blessing to all who had the pleasure to know him.
Valerie, Trevor and families our hearts are broken for you. A fine, Christian man has gone home.
Shawn was a beautiful example of child of God making himself available to serve his precious Lord Jesus at home, Church and in his community.
I have never known Shawn to be anything other than a help to all who knew him, I know that he was to me.
We are very sorry for y'all's loss! Prayers for your family through this difficult time!
Valerie and Trevor, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family . even though I didn't know Shawn personally, I remember how he would always say hello to me in passing and how he always had a smile on his face. He is flying with Jesus now. Praying for peace in the following days. God bless you all.
Prayers of comfort, healing, & peace for all that knew him & are mourning. Godspeed.
I'm so sorry for your loss . I have known Shawn since he was a little boy. He will be misses. I'm praying that god will wrap his arms around your family at this time .
Travis I really hated to hear about the loss of Shawn. He was a really good person as is your entire family. Your family will me in mine and Melinda's prayers. Y'all guys were the first group of kids that I coached and will always have a special place in my heart
Valerie, Words can't express the sadness of Shawn's passing. Lean on God to help you through this difficult time, and I'll be praying for you and the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family!! Shawn will be missed!!
From The Halls
Love and Prayers to You, Valerie, Trevor, Family and Friends.
I've known Shawn since he was a Jr in high school. He would come to the office to see if I needed help with picking up absentee slips. He was such a kind loving person. Always wanting to offer help to people. He was a member of my daughter and son in laws family and he couldn't wait for their baby to arrive in June. Prayers for Valerie and Trevor during g this time of sadness.
We are sorry for the loss of your loved one. He was a wonderful person and will dearly be missed by many. Our hearts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Our prayers are with you. Shawn was a great man, he will be missed
Valarie and Trevor,
We are so sorry. Our hearts are so heavy for you and your family. We pray that God will comfort you and give you peace.
Love, The Goodwins
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We pray that God would wrap his loving arms around you and Trevor.
Our prayers and thoughts at this very difficult time. Shawn was a great guy. We rarely saw him without a smile on his face. May God's grace and peace be all around you.
So many prayers to Valerie, Trevor and their sweet family. May God wrap His comforting and loving arms around you all.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4
Erik and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. God will place his healing hands on you and all of your family during this time of need.
Mrs. Burleson
To the Holt and Downs family we want to send you our love in this time of sorrow....Shawn sounded like a man of God for sure.
my twin and I were friends with Phyllis in school; my older siblings grew up with Charlene. May comfort be yours today and during the days to come.
the family of late Melvin and Retha Brewer
Praying for your family during this loss.. We haven't seen Shawn since he was a little boy when he & his family lived in Oklahoma.
We remember him well .. There are no words to convey to you all at this time that will take away the pain . Sending Prayers & sending our condolences from Oklahoma . God bless you
Valerie & Trevor
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family. May God bless you all.
Valerie and Trevor,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love you your Cousin,
Janie, Vince and, Connor Garcia
Valerie and Trevor,
We are so sorry to hear of Shawn's passing. I remember his humble spirit and his obvious love for his Lord. You could tell he loved working with the kids at Flatwoods. Praise God that he is home with his Lord and Savior. Take comfort in II Cor. 5:8
Keeping you and Trevor in our prayers,
Carlos and Leane Jones
Valerie and all the family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving, comforting arms around all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.
Valerie & Trevor,
My thoughts and prayers have been of you the past couple of days. May God's arms embrace you both during this time.
Geneva George
Erik and Megan, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother and brother-in-law. My prayers are with you and your family. After reading Shawn's obituary, I wish that I could have met him.
Praying for family in your time of loss.
We are so sorry to hear about Shawn. We pray that God will give the family peace and comfort in thiis time of sorrow.
Valerie and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phillip, Melinda (Atchison), and Christopher Webb
Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace and comfort that only He can give. May God bless you all.
our deepest sympathies are with you as well as our prayers.
Good memories from high school of a great guy. Healing thoughts going out for the family today.
I am so sorry to hear about Shawn. May God comfort the his friends and family in this time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Valarie...there are no words to express how sorry we are to hear of Shawn's passing. Although we'd only met you guys last year, we felt like family...Shelter family.
We are praying for all of you. We ask that God hold you and Trevor in his arms and give you comfort. He will be missed!
Love to the family.
Valerie and Trevor,
Darin, Caity, McKenzie and I are praying for you both and we are so sorry for your loss.
Remembering a good friend from high school. A great guy with a happy attitude. May God wrap his loving arms of comfort around you all and hold you in his peace. Prayers for you all in this time.
Valarie and Trevor,
Our hearts are broken for your loss.
We want to also thank you for all the time spent with Javan, he loves school and basketball thanks to you and Shawn.
Trevor of course is his BEST FRIEND!
If there's ever anything you need please let us know.
Love you both
Gary & Robbie Sutton