William L. Downey, Jr., 39

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[William L. Downey, Jr., 39, of Chester, IL, passed away on Friday October 21, 2011 on Route #150 near Chester, IL.

He was born to William and Lillian (nee: Weaver) Downey, Sr. on August 20, 1972 in Bridgeport, CT.

He married Amber Fleming on February 23, 2005 in Chester, IL. She survives.

William was welder for Steel Cat.

He was of the Lutheran Faith.

Survivors:

Parents: William & Lillian Downey, Sr. Chester, IL

Wife: Amber Downey Chester, IL

3 Children: Michael McDonald William L. Downey, III Perryville, MO

Krista Jolynn Downey Chester, IL

4 Step-Children: Terry Lee Jones

Dustin Jones

John McBride

Samantha McBride

2 Brothers: Michael A. Downey, Sr. Chester, IL

David Downey, Sr. Chester, IL

Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: Grandparents

William was cremated.

Services will be scheduled at a later date.