Birth date: Jul 24, 1948 Death date: Jul 4, 2020
Robert Edward “Eddie” Downing, Jr., age 71, of Rogers passed away Saturday July 4, 2020 in Rogers. He was born July 24, 1948 in Dermott, Arkansas the son of Robert Edward and Wanda Sue Watson Downing. He was preceded in death by h Read Obituary
Eddie was a great teammate in football, baseball etc at Dermott High School. He was easy going except in sports 🏈⚾🏀 where he was very competitive. Eddie is missed by all who knew him. Hope to talk with you soon in the AWC in Bentonville. Steve
Coach Downing was a great teacher and he was my brother’s neighbor for years. I know he will be truly missed!! My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Paula Taylor Krisell
So very sorry for the loss of a great man! Prayers of peace and comfort for his family and loved ones.
This man drove our school bus for years. His History class was always entertaining. He also coached my younger brother, Dallas, through little league. But, what I always remember about him is how much he loved people, and how he loved to pick and joke with you. He will be missed by many.
Coach RIP ! He was a inspiration in my life and still is ! God Bless !
Steve Smith class of 85 .
Eddie was a fine person, as I enjoyed teaching with him at Watson Chapel. He always had a smile and was a great teacher.
Our sympathy goes to the family, but be assured he is with the Lord.
Brad & Marilyn ILG
I was Eddie’s favorite sister, however, only sister. He was the good kid. Mrs Bullock, 6 grade teacher, reminded me almost every day😀however, he wasn’t perfect. When he was about 3 or 4 yrs old, as everyone at the Dermott Methodist Church, was singing a hymn, Eddie was singing the song Ragmop at the top of his lungs! Maybe that is why we started attending the Baptist Church. Also, when he was about that age he took his brand new shoes that evidently he didn’t like, put them in his little red wagon and took them to the Main Street gutter by our house. Took them out of the wagon and threw them down the gutter. Never to be seen again. They probably weren’t baseball shoes! So he needs to tell Ms. Bullock that he wasn’t perfect! 😇
Mary Linda and family- Sandy and I want to let you know how much Coach meant to our family. He reflected Christ to so many students- he was tough when he needed to be and knew when a kid just needed encouragement. You are all in our prayers. Wendell and Sandy Patrick
