On February 17, 2021, In God's Supreme Authority,  George Stanley Downing, Sr. was called from  labor to reward.

George was born on December 2, 1930, in Accomack County, Virginia to the late Estella and Ira Downing.

As a young man, George served the Air-force, where he was stationed in Bermuda and fought in the Korean Conflict.

After leaving the Air-force, George, moved to New Jersey and worked as a Security Guard at Owens Illinois Glass factory until his retirement.

He was married for 45 years until her passing in 2016, to Willie Mae Lamb Downing.  George and Willie Mae lived in Newfield NJ and later moved to Pittsgrove NJ, when they remained for the rest of their lives.  They were member of Truth Baptist Church, of Newfield NJ.

As a younger man, George was an motor-cycle enthusiast, and enjoyed gardening throughout his entire life.

George was the father to two biological children; son, George Jr, of New York, that predeceased him in 2020 and daughter, Clarease Chadwick of Deltona, Florida and two step-children, Willie Norris Lamb of Maryland and Aileen Jennings of North Carolina.

He also leaves to mourn his death, five grandchildren, 4 great-children, two great-great grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

George will be missed, but we are comforted knowing that his suffering is over.

To be absent from the body is to present with the Lord.