Roderick L. "Rod" Downie

Birth date: Jan 6, 1944 Death date: May 26, 2016

Rod L. Downie, a resident of St. Tammany Parish for 21 years, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at his home in Abita Springs. Rod was an employee of Gulf Oil and Chevron for 25 years. In his retirement, he volunteered at the Read Obituary

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Michael Gordon Knight

391w ago

Rod Downie is gone. I'm so very saddened to hear this. I remember him quite fondly, to say the least.
During the Ramsay years, Rod was a frequent participant in our afternoon tackle football games. It was here that I earned my only macho, sports-related, nickname. Of things athletic, I was burdened with neither speed, agility, nor quick thinking, however, I soon discovered I had a pretty good granny gear. This helped me to run over, if not thru, most tacklers, including the class bully.
How sweet it was. For one brief, shining moment, thanks to Roderick Laird Downie, I was "Tank". And, on the all too rare occasions our paths would cross, I'd be "Tank" again. Thanks, Rod, I hope you get this.

Bydand,
Michael Knight

Bo Sudderth

430w ago

Ginger I'm so sorry to hear about Rod. I well remember meeting him at your wedding. That was a great time in our lives. Bo Sudderth

Deborah Lindemann Haldane

487w ago

My deepest sympathy. My dad Tom Lindemann took us on family vacation to visit Rod and Ginger when I was a kid. Rod and my dad attended college together. Fond memories of the visit. Then Rod and Ginger were kind enough to open their home to me again during my college days so my girlfriend and I could experience Mardi Gras. Rod and the whole family made our trip memorable. Still remember the pet lizard. My mom and I send our prayers and love and wish we could be there.

Rhett Williams

488w ago

Ginger, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Rod and I became good friends when we started out in Leeville in 1968. Regards Rhett & Judy Williams.

Robert Chambers

488w ago

To the family and friends of Roderick Downie, I would like to express my deepest sympathies to you for the loss of your beloved Roderick. May your days ahead be softened by memories of Roderick at their best. Unfortunately all of us suffer the pain that death brings. Even Jesus was brought to tears when his friend Lazarus died. (John 11:35). But just as he raised his dear friend from the dead, he has promised to do the same for all he wants. We too can have that hope of seeing our dead loved ones again by turning to the God who gave his Son for us. (John 3:16) He has promise to bring death and sadness to an end forever. Please read Rev 21:3-4

Rue Mcneill

488w ago

My favorite memory was when Rod explained how to identify a young oak tree. Looking at a very young seedling, his response was this: " It's still young, and doesn't know what he wants to be when he grows up". I was fascinated by his take on many aspects of nature: Always fun just to walk int he woods and see it through his eyes!

Stacie Court

489w ago

Uncle Rod always made me feel welcome, and I have always loved him for that. I remember him with great fondness, and am glad his struggles are over.

Love,

Stacie

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