Mr. William Addy Downs, Jr., 71, of Columbus, Arkansas, passed away Friday, March 19, 2010 at his home in Columbus, Arkansas. Mr. Downs was born December 27, 1938, in Columbus, Arkansas to William A Downs, Sr. and Helen Schooley Downs. He was a truck driver and a member of the Columbus Baptist Church. Mr. Downs was preceded in death by his parents. HIS SURVIVORS INCLUDE: WIFE: Linda Marion Downs, Columbus, Arkansas. TWO SONS: William Glenn Downs, Columbus, Arkansas. Donnie Gentry, Fort Smith, Arkansas. ONE DAUGHTER: Judy McKinnon and Michael, Murfreesboro, Arkansas. ONE BROTHER: Terry Downs, Tyler, Texas SIX GRANDCHILDREN AND A NUMBER OF OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS. MEMORIAL SERVICES: 1:00 P.M. Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Columbus Baptist Church, Columbus, Arkansas. A CELEBRATION SERVICES: 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Sunday, March 21, 2010, at Columbus Fellowship Hall, Columbus, Arkansas. Arrangements by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope, Arkansas.