Patrick Downing

Patrick Andrew Downing, 47, passed away November 23, 2021 in Fort Davis, Texas. He was born to Stephen Downing (deceased) and Dianne (Manson) (Downing) Collicott on January 2, 1974.

He attended Sacred Heart Jr. Sr. High School in Salina, Kansas and graduated in 1992. Attended Pratt Jr. College with a track scholarship and then Kansas State University and graduated with a degree in Construction Engineering in 1999. Patrick was a project manager for Wright Companies in El Paso, Texas for many years. Most recently, he worked for Bloy's Camp Meeting in Fort Davis, Texas.

Patrick had three children, Henry 16, Sawyer 14 and Brenna 12. They were the love of his life. He enjoyed all of their activities, especially sports.

The outdoors was his passion, including hunting, fishing, hiking and kayaking. He was very skilled and could build or make about anything. Among his many tributes, Patrick was a strong, loving, compassionate father, son, brother and true friend.

He fought a courageous battle with cancer. Patrick had so much life to live, but so little time to live it.

He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen and Grandparents David and Ruby Downing and Henry and MaryAnn Manson.

He is survived by his mother Dianne Colllicott (Olin), Salina, Kansas. A sister, Jennifer Downing of San Diego, California, and children Henry, Sawyer and Brenna of Fort Davis, Texas. As well as several uncles, aunts, cousins and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fort Davis Indian's Booster Club, P.O. Box 1631, Fort Davis, Texas 79734.

A Celebration of Life will be held December 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Fort Davis United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 200 Front Street, Fort Davis, Tx. Service will be led by dear friend, Deacon Kelly Duke and Pastor Bryan Wardroup.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church in Salina, Kansas December 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

Online condolences may be left at:

www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com

Services have been entrusted to Alpine Memorial Funeral Home in Alpine, Texas.