Mr. Raymond Edward Downey, 70, of St. Charles Missouri, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021.

Raymond was born in Neosho, Missouri on November 16, 1950 to the union of the late William and Mary Elizabeth (Nobles) Downey. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1973 to 1976, returning from Germany to attend the University of Kansas, where he completed an accounting degree. He was employed by DCAA as an auditor until his retirement. On June 13, 1987 he was united in marriage to Treva Sooter, sharing thirty-three years together.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Raymond is survived by his wife Treva, of the home; one son, Gregory Downey and wife, Sarah, of Springfield, Missouri; two step-daughters, Courtney Boyen of Tucson, Arizona and Andrea Butler of Chicago, Illinois; four grandchildren, Mason, Everett, Graham and Liza Jane; two brothers, Joseph Downey of Arlington, Virginia and Leo Downey of Columbia, Missouri; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Graveside service for Raymond are 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri with Pastor Jim Martin officiating. Memorial contributions may be sent to the funeral home and will be directed to DIPG Foundation, for study and treatment of childhood brain tumors and cancer. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.

Due to Covid-19 masks are required for those attending services, as well as practicing social distancing.