Tom Downs

Tom Grover Downs, age 72 of Franklin, TN passed away December 23, 2017. Born on May 20, 1945 in St. Paul, MN to the late Grover & Naomi Vye Downs. Survived by his wife, Mary Rodgers Downs of Franklin, TN; sons, Todd (Stacey) Downs of Franklin, TN, Jay Downs of Franklin, TN & Michael (Meghan) Downs of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Caden, Emmaline, Thomas & Elle Downs; sisters, Anita Trostem of Owatonna, MN & Margaret Steenblock of Kelmme, IA; step-sister, Kathy Gabrielson of Britt, IA; & half-brother, Chuck Downs of St. Paul, MN. Tom is preceded in death by his brother, Tim Downs. Tom grew up in Belmond, IA and graduated from University of Northern Iowa in 1968. He met his wife while in college, and they were married for 48 years. A resident of Franklin for 36 years, Tom coached youth basketball and soccer, teaching sportsmanship to his sons and others. He brought joy to every occasion, typically being the first one on the dance floor and the last one to leave. He lived what he taught, living by the Golden Rule and always "doing the right thing". He was a loving husband, father, and friend and will be greatly missed. Funeral service will be 2:00PM Thursday, December 28, 2017 with visitation 11AM-2PM prior to the service at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Jim Taylor officiating. Memorials may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 615-794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com

Visitation Details

Thursday, December 28th, 2017 11:00am - 2:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home

Service Information

Thursday, December 28th, 2017 2:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home

Interment Details

Williamson Memorial Gardens