Richard Paul Downey Jr.

September 16, 1950 - June 15, 2024

Richard was born in Rapid City, South Dakota on September 16, 1950 to Richard Paul Downey and Evelyn Joyce (Waters) Downey.

Richard graduated from Alta Loma High School in Alta Loma, California in 1968. He then attended Chaffey Jr. College in Alta Loma, California where he received his associates of art. During this time Richard worked several jobs to pay his own way through college.

On Sept. 9, 1970 he began working for B.F. Goodrich in the city of Industry, California. Richard continued to work for B.F. Goodrich until 1990 when Michelin purchased B.F. Goodrich. In 1992 Richard moved his family to Opelika, Alabama where at that time he worked at Uniroyal-Goodrich. In 2006 Richard accepted a manager position for the inspection center in Phenix City, Alabama. Richard retired June 1, 2016 after 46 years of service.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife Teresa Hardesty Downey of 54 years; his 3 children, Christopher Downey, Lisa Marie Downey and Kimberly Michelle Downey.

Survivors also include 11 Grandchildren, Jessica (Joe) Peer, Nichole Lee (Craig Agee), R.J. Holland(Paris), Olivia Downey, Samantha Yates (Sergì), Dalton Manning, Madison Jones (Greg), Aylei Clayton (Michael), Sarah Plunket (Amari), Brylee Hughes (Elise), Kadely Robertson; 18 Great-grandchildren, Haley, Khole, Isabelle, Allen, Cameron, Braylee, Ivory, Feliks, Scarlet, Noah, Jude, Jeremiah, Jazlayah, Nevaeh, Lukas, Ryker, Rylee, Aurora and #19 Kaelynne due July. He is survived by 3 sisters, Janet Grand (Dennis) Alta Loma, California, Nancy Cameron (Ian) Boise, Idaho, Sandra Downey Las Vegas, Nevada as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two daughters, Rachell Lynn Downey and Tamara Ann Downey; his parents Richard (Dick) Downey, Evelyn Joyce Downey and brother Timothy P. Downey.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 2:00PM in the Chapel at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home.