Preston Joseph Downs,”Freeze” 82 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on April 13, 2014 in Leonardtown, MD. He was the loving son of the late Floyd and Adelle Downs. Preston was the loving husband of the late Mary Emma Downs, whom he married in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD on November 21, 1957, and who preceded him in death on March 20, 1975. He is also preceded in death by a brother Robert (Bobby) Downs. Preston is survived by his children; Jerry Downs, Emma Raley (Wayne), Herman Downs, (Deana), Kathy Downs, Preston Downs, Jr., (Joyce), Lee Downs, (Faye), Ronnie Downs (Sharon) all of Mechanicsville, MD and Diane Derrick (Ronnie) of SC. 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, siblings: James (Bugs) Downs of Clements, MD, Helen Faunce, Jean Downs, & Leonard Downs all of Mechanicsville, MD. Preston attended Margaret Brent and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. He enjoyed his lifetime career as an auto mechanic. Preston enjoyed crabbing, making crab pots and especially eating the crabs. He enjoyed listing to his old country music; his favorites were Earnest Tub, Hank Williams, George Jones, and Johnny Cash. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his loving family. […]
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