Roger C. Downing Sr., 77

LEWES - Roger C. Downing, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, after a brief illness. He was 77. Roger was born Jan. 29, 1931 to the late James Henry and Virgie Cannon Downing in Horntown, Va. During Roger's working years he worked at Doxsee Clam Factory, Graves Block Co., and 34 years at West Bay Trailer Park in Angola. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia. Survivors include his son, Roger C. Downing Jr. of Lewes; three sisters, Ida Downing of Millsboro, Hattie S. Downing of Milford, and Dolena E. Bowden of Milton; and three brothers, George P. Downing of Bridgeton, N.J., Harry L. and Chancie E. Downing, both of Lewes. Services will be noon Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church, 500 W. 4th St., Lewes, where friends may call two hours prior. Arrangements made by Miller's Funeral Service.