Raymond Downs

Raymond W. Downs, 65, Logansport, died at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at his residence.

Born March 22, 1946, in Logansport, he was the son of John Downs and Roberta Bliss.

He worked as a security guard at the State Hospital.

Mr. Downs was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War and Korean Conflict.

Surviving are his mother, Roberta Burgess, North Augusta, S.C.; brothers, Franklin Downs, Logansport, and John L. Downs, Fort Wayne; sister, Rosanna Smith and husband, Dean, North Augusta, S.C.; several half-brothers and sisters; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Gundrum Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Collins officiating. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Cass County.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Sign the guest book and send online condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com.

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