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Bruce Alan Downing
Mr. Bruce Alan Downing, 55, of Cabot passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was born February 19, 1961 in Blytheville to the late Ben and Peggy Downing.
He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Downing.
Bruce is survived by six children: Rebecca D. Downing of Tulsa, Okla., Matthew A. Downing (Audra) of New Mexico, Thomas K. Downing of Stillwater, Okla., Melissa Garcia (Mike) of Beebe,. Patrick Clothier, Jr. of Cabot and Rebecca Martinez of Cabot;
Fourteen grandchildren, Alandra Downing, Isabel Downing, Lucian Downing, Ismael Garcia, Isaac Garcia, Katherine Garcia, Leonor Garcia, Joshua Garcia, Ebodio Garcia, Isiah Clothier, Maria Martinez, Dulce Martinez, Javier Martinez and Cash Crafton;
Two brothers, Jimmy Kyle Downing (Theda) and Scott Downing both of Blytheville.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy.
Bruce was a graduate of the ALETA Police Academy in Camden, Arkansas. Upon completion of the Academy he was employed by the Cabot Police Department where he served for many years. During his tenure with the police department he served as a patrolman, a detective, and as a DARE officer. He also worked closely with the Lonoke County Sheriff's Department. He faithfully and tirelessly served his community in duties as a public servant during his time in law enforcement.
Bruce loved being in the outdoors. His hobbies included fishing and camping with his family and friends.
Most of all, Bruce loved his family. His kids and grandkids were his life. He was a very devoted father, grandfather and friend.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday January 21, 2017 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at White County Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock.
An online guestbook maybe be found at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com