Charles G. (Burl) Downen

Marion- Charles G. Burl Downen, 67, of Marion, died at 10:25 AM, Monday, February 9, 2004 at Herrin Hospital. Charles was born on June 30, 1936 in Christopher to Charles & Mammie (Webb) Downen. Mr. Downen worked as a machinist at Maytag in Herrin for many years. He was a member of Cleburne Baptist Church in Zeigler. SURVIVORS: Son & dtr in law- Howard & Dawn Downen- Monticello, IN Daughter- Pamela Downen Hufstedler- Marion Step Sons: Douglas Lee Douglas- Carbondale Vernie Hufstedler- Marion Andrew Hufstedler- Marion Grandchildren: Tanya Downen- Portage, IN Travis Downen- Monticello, IN Step Grandchildren: Jeanie Hycell & husband Orville- Carbondale Desiree Goddard- Monticello, IN Barbara Couto- Monticello, IN Great Grandchildren- Serena & Travis Douglas- Carbondale Brother- Les Downen- Brazil, IN Brother- Evan Cotton Downen- Herrin His parents & one sister, Reba Cheatham, preceded him in death. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 12, 2004 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Denny Bush will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at the funeral home. At Mr. Downens request his body will be cremated. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.