William Henry Downs

William Henry “Ity” Downs, age 82 of Dayton, passed on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton. He was born on January 26, 1940, in Dayton, the son of the late Frankie (Clark) Downs.

William was a much-loved custodian at Dayton City School and Rhea Central Elementary School. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Dayton.

He is survived by his brother, Johnny Downs of Dayton; his adopted sisters, Margaret Swafford of Dayton and Doris Mitchell of Baltimore, MD; his adopted brother, Robert Williams of Dallas, TX; and a host of nephews and nieces.

Funeral services for William will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Charles Johnson officiating.

The service will be live streamed at https://my.gather.app/remember/william-downs-2022 .

Please share your memories and photos of William on his online guest book at www.vanderwallfh.com .

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN, where they will receive friends on Saturday, March 5, 2022, after 2:00 p.m.