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.
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27 Condolence(s)
Kim Pritchett
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Gail, Heather, Zach, Seth and families. I'm so sorry to hear about your Husband and father.
I always thought so much of him and each one of you. Praying for comfort in the days ahead.
May God be with each of you .
Kim Pritchett
Ronnie & Sandra Marks
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Sending our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace.
Bryan Abernathy
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Thinking of you and family
Jimmy & Nan Swanner
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Please know we are praying that God will grant peace beyond understanding during these difficult days. We are so sorry for your loss.
Stella Owens
Friday, November 8, 2024
Gail, my prayers are with you and your family in your loss.
Debbie B. Holt
Friday, November 8, 2024
Gail, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Gary was one of a kind and will definitely be missed.
Debbie
Kathy Fox
Friday, November 8, 2024
Gail, I’m so sorry to see this. My heart hurts with you! I know God will lead and guide you in the following days and months. And He will send you His Comforter, along with all the friends you have. You’ll be amazed at seeing how much Jesus loves and cares for you. Times you had with Gary become so precious!
David and Janis Griffin
Friday, November 8, 2024
So sorry for your great loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
Mike and Deborah Holt
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Pray God comfort be with you all
Jess and Dee Dee Black
Thursday, November 7, 2024
We are sure going to miss Gary. Jess and Gary go way back and sure enjoyed reminiscing about the “good ole days”. We are both so glad we got to visit with y’all in Arkansas a couple of times. Sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beth Pitman
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Gail, lifting you in my prayers that God will comfort you during this difficult time. All my love
Patsy Holt Naves
Thursday, November 7, 2024
My condolences to all the family. May God’s peace be abundant during this difficult time.
Susan Graben
Thursday, November 7, 2024
So many good memories of our motorcycle exploits. Love and comfort.
Sandra McLemore
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Alice Calvert
Thursday, November 7, 2024
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace sweet cousin
Henry C Bass
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Gail, I was shocked to see Gary's obituary on my facebook. I am sorry about your great lost, Please tell all the family my regrets for their great lost. Again, Gail I send my love and prayers for all. Love Henry
Hugh and Charlotte Ball
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gail and family.
Sue Strain Solomon
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Sorry to hear about Gary. Prayers for you Gail and family
Dick & Pam Smith
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Gail & family ~ Keeping all of y’all in our hearts and prayers.
Beth Miller
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Gail and family, my heart hurts for all of you. Much love and many prayers in the days ahead. Your friend for many years.
Sammy Sweetland
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Praying for the family.
Tommy Johnson
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Gail,
Sandra and I are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and all the family. I have found these verses to be comforting in times like this. -Tommy
Rm. 8:26-27 NLT
And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don't know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God's own will.
Joey Boyd
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Gail, I am sorry for your loss, Prayers for you and all the family, may God rap his loving arms around you all.
Andy Swint
Thursday, November 7, 2024
So sorry for his loss. I always enjoyed being around him. His kind don’t come along everyday. May God be with you all.
Debra Sweeney
Thursday, November 7, 2024
I’m so sorry my sweet friend. I miss you. I’ll be praying for everyone
Trema Gordon
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Gail,
I'm so very sorry to hear about Gary! My memories brought me back to our Junior High and Gary's High School years where I carried your love notes back and forth across the breezeway. Also, standing in yours and Gary's driveway after the tornado had destroyed your home. I saw y'all's strength and love. I love you both and Gary will be dearly missed. Sending you all prayers, love, and hugs
Bill and Glenda Norton
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Our sympathy to the Downs family.