A Memorial Funeral service for Sonny Downs, 84, will be Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Peck Funeral Home directing. No Visitation is scheduled.
Mr. Downs passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at UAB Hospital. He was born May 19, 1942, in Jefferson County, to Raymond Luther Downs and Wilma Mulvehill Downs, who preceded him in death.
Sonny was employed by Ingall’s Shipyard, as a welder, prior to his retirement. He loved going to the casinos and rebuilding and working on vehicles. He loved his family with his whole heart. His motto was “His way or No way”.
Survivors include:
Step-Sons – Mike Plemons (Connie) and Chris Plemons (Jenny),
Brother – Wayne Downs (Theresa),
Sister – Jan Absher, and Myra Stewart
Step Grandchildren – Eric Plemons (Holly), and Brittney McNutt (Brandon)
and Two Step Great Grandchildren.
Peck Funeral Home
