Roger A. Downey, a devoted husband and father Age 56

Resident of Perry, Ohio

Passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, November 27, 2008 at home in Perry, OH

Born May 22, 1952 in Bellefontaine, OHIO to Rosemary (LaForce) & Rodney Earl Downey

Married Jackie Harrison in Columbus, Ohio in 1977

He was a manager of Quality and Environment Protection at Worthington Industries for 34 years

He enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Bengals and the Ohio State Buckeyes, working on his computer and spending time with his family.

He is survived by Wife: Jackie Downey of Perry, Ohio

Son, Addison Downey of Madison, Ohio

Daughter, Char (and husband Nic) Smith of Willoughby, Ohio

Sister Mary (and husband Randy) Benge of West Liberty, Ohio

2 Brothers Tim Downey of Bellefontaine, Ohio

and Sam (and wife Margaret) Downey of Garfield Heights, Ohio

He was preceded in death by His Parents

and 2 infant brothers, Michael and Rodney

Contributions may be made to Lake/University Ireland Cancer Center, Att: Donation or Education Fund, 9485 Mentor Ave. #3, Mentor, OH 44060.