James Samuel Downie Jr.'s Obituary
James Samuel Downie, Jr., 62, of Wheeler died Sunday, August 9, 2020.
No services are scheduled.
Cremation and Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Wheeler.
James Samuel Downie Jr. was born on Sept 6, 1957 in Hamiliton Ohio. He served in US Army for many years and traveled the world doing what he loved which was fighting for his country. He met the love of his life Bonnie Lue Butler in Shamrock Texas in 1991. They married August 12, 1992 and moved to wheeler where they resided with their children. He enjoyed the outdoors. Jim loved going on weekend fishing trips with his son and grandchildren. Any chance he got he would be found at a lake with a pole in the water. He had a huge love for music and enjoyed playing his guitar. He also enjoyed cooking and spending time with his wife and dogs. Grandchildren were his pride and joy and watching them grow up. During the summer he would love to plant his garden even though it would always take over the whole yard. Jim was a loving man to all that knew him especially his family.
Children: Shaun Downie of Pampa Texas; Justin and Jovita Butler of Shamrock, Texas; Corinna Butler of Shamrock, Texas;
Grandchildren Felicia, Zachary, Zaylen, Aliyah, Alexis, and Carlos
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