We celebrate the life of Dr. Robert Barry "Bob/Papa" Downey, 79, who passed away on Friday December 10, 2010. Bob was born in Breman, Kentucky on December 06, 1931 to Jerome and Mary Downey. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1950 and obtained his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of
Louisville Kentucky in 1957.
His Long Successful career as a dentist began at Patrick Airforce Base, and in 1961 he opened the doors to his private practice in Indian Harbour Beach.
As his practice grew so did his involvement in the community. Over the years, Bob gave generously and served on numerous committee boards such as City Council (becoming Mayor in 1961. President of LL, President of the Brevard County Dental Association, President of the Brevard County Republican Club and Commodore of the Eau Gallie Yacht Club. In addition, he served on the security National Bank Board, the bank of Brevard Board and gave over 50 years to the Kiwanis Club.
Papa enjoyed a life as well lived and is survived by a family well loved. He married Ann Lewis on August 31, 1952 and spent the next 58 years loving her with all his heart. Bob and Ann had four children, Brad (Tina) Downey, Beth Schisgall, Jenny (Ron) Stine, and Kristie Kemp.
Papa was also greatly admired by his six grandchildren, Rachel, Stuart, Alex, Rebecca, Robbie and R.B.
Most recently, our family was blessed with Shardae's care, as she was his loving nurse during the last months of his life.
Lucky are we to have him and shared in his life. He was among many things, a husband, father, golfer, world traveler and friend. Papa had contagious laughter, a memorable smile and a healthy appitite for life and ice cream. All who knew him loved him deeply. "To Papa!"
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." Expressions of sympathy may be made in form of donation to Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation, 4676 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, Fl. 32935.