David Downey

David Nathaniel “Dave” Downey, age 66, of Auburn, KY, passed away, Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at his residence. David was born on February 9, 1959, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to the late Nathaniel London Downey and the late Ingeborg “Inge” (Mank) Downey. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Ann Downey, and brother, Rolf Otto Downey. He is survived by two daughters, Brooke Danielle Downey and Rachael Nicole Downey of Elkton, Virginia; three granddaughters, Ava, Raina, and Draya Downey of Elkton, Virginia; one brother, James Lee Downey of Auburn, two sisters, Loretta Joy Engler (Phillip) and Margaret Loraine Marshall (Butch), both of Auburn; and several neices and nephews. After graduating from Franklin-Simpson High School in 1974, he joined the U. S. Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. David was an ironworker by trade having worked in Cleveland, OH, and New York, NY. He was a God-fearing man who loved his Harley and his Chevy pickup truck. Cremation has been chosen by the family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. You may post your condolences on the tribute wall of this page, or on our Facebook page at www. facebook. com/conefuneralhome Please note the memorial tree links do not connect to a local arborist in Bowling Green, KY. If you wish to plant a memorial tree locally you may contact the City of Bowling Green Parks and Recreation department at www. bgky. org/bgpr/cemeteries/memorial-tree or the Warren County Parks and Recreation department.