Anthony William Downey, 61, of Shoals, passed away at 6:35 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Loogootee Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Tony was born June 14, 1960 in Jasper, Indiana to the late William Paul Downey Jr. and Jo (Taber) Collett.
He worked his whole life as a tradesman in HVAC, plumbing and construction, including work at Kennedy Space Center. Tony loved music, especially Pink Floyd, the Indianapolis Colts and his dog Rocky. He enjoyed sharing information about his Native American Heritage, telling stories and playing cards with family and friends. He also really loved a good debate. Most of all, he loved spending time with his children.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Lois (Lannan) Downey; grandparents, William Paul and Ethel (Franklin) Downey and Roscoe and Evelyn (Cox) Taber.
He is survived by his children, Tabatha (Abraham) Duran of French Lick, Tyberius, Alexander and Colton Downey of Loogootee; grandson, Diego Duran; sisters, Melanie Downey of Jasper and Stacey Hornaday of Mobile, Alabama; brother, Roger (Carolyn) Downey of Loogootee; honorary brothers, Randy (Donna) Bateman of Loogootee and Randy (Tracy) Archer of Washington; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2021 at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 13, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Blake Funeral Home. Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com.
