Warren E. Downard, Jr.

Warren E. Downard, Jr., 86, of Elmwood, passed away at 6:55 a.m., on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in Elmwood. He was born November 12, 1935, in Farmington Township, to Warren and Kathleen (Bollinger) Downard. He married June Foreman on June 3, 1955, in Vandalia, IL. After 53 years of marriage, she preceded him in death in 2007.

He is survived by two sisters, Patricia Walsh and Judy (Gary) Dieckow; two grandchildren, Curtis (Amy) Sprout and Cristina (Matt) Kenny; and three grandchildren, Crystal Sprout, Kaydence Sprout, and Caleb Kenny.
He is also preceded in death by his two children, Timothy Downard and Crystal Sprout; two brothers, Jack Downard and Richard Downard; one sister, Loretta Timm; and one grandchild, Emma Kenny.
Warren graduated from Farmington High School. He then worked as a Foreman at Caterpillar where he retired in August 1986. He later worked at "Dale's Standard" in Elmwood. Warren enjoyed gardening, yardwork, and woodworking. He frequently attended the Elmwood United Methodist Church and enjoyed the Bible study group at the church. He
loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood. A visitation will be held prior to the service the night before, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Monday, June 6, 2022, at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow the service at Norris Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elmwood United Methodist Church.