Merrill Thomas Downey

Neal's Funeral Home
306 S Walnut St
Osgood, IN 47037
812-689-4262

Merrill Thomas Downey age 55, of Osgood, IN passed away June 17, 2012 at Linton, IN . He was born November 3, 1956 in Greensburg, IN to the parents of: Wm. Donald & M. Lucille Walsh Downey . He married Pamela Joy Bolt September 15, 1979 and she still survives at home.

SURVIVORS:
Father: Wm. and step mother Elizabeth Downey of Osgood.

Wife: Pam Bolt Downey of Osgood

Son: Brandon & wife Tonya Downey of Greensburg, In

Daughter: Tiffany Downey of Evansville, IN

Sister: Marlene & husband Tom Meister of Osgood

Step-sister: Chris & Pat Weigel of Batesville, IN

Grandchildren: Grayson & Carson Downey of Greensburg.

In-Laws: Cecil & Evelyn Bolt of OsgoodNeal's Funeral Home

He was preceded in death by his mother, M. Lucille Walsh Downey.

MEMBERSHIPS:
Was employed at REMC of Osgood as a mechanic for 34 years.

Member of Osgood First Baptist Church

Past volunteer fireman for Osgood Fire Department

Merrill loved car racing . He started out in dirt car racing and then for the last twelve years, he and his son, Brandon spent many happy hours drag racing.
Merrill's true love of life was his family !

VISITATION:Tuesday, June 19, 2012 / Neal's Funeral Home/ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FUNERAL:Wednesday, June 20, 2012/ Osgood First Baptist Church/ 11:00 am . He will lie in state from 10:00 am untill the funeral at 11:00 am

MEMORIALS: Jac-Cen-Del Scholarship Fund or Holton Cemetery

BURIAL: Holton Cemetery , Holton, IN

ARRANGEMENTS BY: NEAL'S FUNERAL Home

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