James A. Downing

December 30, 1936 - January 20, 2012

James A. Downing, 75, Berne, died on Friday, 20th at his home. He was born on December 30, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, to James F. and Ruth (Devine) Downing.

Survivors include: sons, James P. Downing, Berne, and Daniel A. Downing, Ranchocucamungo, Calif., and daughters: Lajana Graves, Altaloma, Calif., Rhonda Johnson, Havasu Lake, Calif., and Karen Carpenter, Altaloma, Calif. , Seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren .

He is preceded in death by his parents.

James was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the US Air Force. He graduated from Chaffey College in California. James worked for the US Post Office in Ontario, Calif. Also, he was self employed as a Certified Tax Consultant.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, 28th at 1:30 PM at the Pease Lutheran Church with Pastor Donald Sauls officiating.

Full military rites will be conducted by Berne Post #468