of Scott, AR

February 23, 1954 - November 6, 2024

Gary Thomas Downs, aged 70, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on February 23, 1954 in Decatur, Alabama to Thomas ''Ted'' Clellon Downs and Martha ''Mot'' Ann (Marks) Downs, who predeceased him. For the first 50 years of his life, Gary was a proud resident of Tanner, Alabama and was a 1972 graduate of Athens High School. He married Helen ''Gail'' Holt on January 14, 1973 in Iuka, Mississippi. He was a fifth generation farmer and began farming at a young age with his father in Limestone County, Alabama. In 2013, he and his son, Zac, moved their farming operations to Scott, Arkansas. Gary valued family, friends, honesty and integrity above all else and in return, was greatly loved and respected by his friends and family. Gary had a quick and dry sense of humor and no one questioned where they stood with him. He would quietly help anyone in need, insisting on no recognition for his generosity. Gary made sure his family and friends knew that he would ''park his tractor'' to take care of them and he never failed to do just that. Gary is survived by his wife, Gail; his daughter, Heather (Aaron); his sons, Seth and Zac (Kimberly); Blaine Sims; his grandchildren, Jacob, Sydney, Piper, Henry, Rosemary, Laramy, Penelope and Eli and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family, friends and others are invited to the Roller-England Funeral Home, 202 Stuttgart Highway, England, AR 72046 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on November 8, 2024 for a visitation to reminisce and honor the life of Gary. Following this visitation, there will be a visitation and graveside service in Athens, Alabama, where Gary will be laid to rest.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-England Funeral Home
202 Stuttgart Highway
England, AR  72046
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com