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Clifford Merlin Downs

April 26, 1923 — April 14, 2001

age 77 of Dayton, died Saturday, April 14, 2001. He retired from NCR and General Motors and was a member of Fairhaven Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Member of the NCR 25 year club. Preceded in death by his brother, Gordon. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Gretchen; a daughter, Gloria Wetz and her husband Neil of South Carolina; 2 brothers, Howard and Harold Downs; and beloved extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday in the Fairhaven Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, with Pastors Theodore Zabel and James Futrell. Burial will be at David's Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6-8:00 P.M., Tuesday in the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering and at the church Wednesday from 12:00 P.M. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Clifford M. Downs Memorial Fund, C/O Fairhaven Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 637 E. Whipp Rd., Centerville, 45429.

Funeral Home:
Kettering Routsong Funeral Home
2100 E. Stroop Rd.
Kettering, OH
US 45429

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Tuesday, April 17, 2001

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Routsong Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Kettering

2100 E Stroop Rd, Kettering, OH 45429

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Service

Wednesday, April 18, 2001

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Fairhaven Christian and Missionary Alliance Church

637 E. Whipp Rd., Centerville, OH 45459

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Cemetery

Wednesday, April 18, 2001

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