1962-2020
James Kenneth Downs, 58 of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly November 22, 2020.
Visitation was 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home, in Cordell. Funeral services were 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Arapaho School Gym, in Arapaho. Private family burial followed at Arapaho Cemetery, in Arapaho.
He was born June 11, 1962, to James Leo and Sandra Kay (Kilpatrick) Downs in Shamrock, Texas. Kenny grew up and attended school in Erick, graduating from Erick High School in 1980.
After graduation Kenny attended SWOSU and received his Master’s Degree in Education. He met is former wife, Jennifer while attending school in Erick. They had one son together, Brent Downs. Kenny met DFawn Burns and they were united in marriage March 16, 2003, in Erick.
Kenny spent many years in the Arapaho School System as a teacher and Principal. He enjoyed farming, restoring classic vehicles and working on old trucks. Kenny enjoyed attending OU games, tailgating with friends and watching the games at home.
He was an accomplished guitar player and enjoyed writing and signing songs. He loved spending time with friends, boating, target practice and just having cookouts.
His four grandchildren were his world and he loved being outside with them playing trucks and giving tractor rides. Kenny spent numerous hours with his dad working on old trucks. He was a devoted family man, husband, father and Grumpy to his grandkids.
He was a man of few words, but those words were powerful and had the ability to change the lives of those around him. Kenny was fair, honest and his character was unrivaled. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, especially his family.
Survivors include: his wife DFawn of the home in Clinton; sons, Aaron Burns and wife, Courtney, their children Tinlee, 10, and Kit, 2, of Weatherford, and Brent Downs and wife, Abby, their children Adrian, 8, and Tatum, 2, of Cordell; parents, Jim and Sandra Downs, of Clinton; and brother, Todd Downs and wife, Stephanie, of Burns Flat.
A scholarship fund benefiting Arapaho-Butler students has been established. Donations to this fund may be made to: The Kenny Downs Memorial Scholarship Fund, Care Of Bank of the West.