William L. Downey, Jr., 39, of Chester, IL, passed away on Friday October 21, 2011 on Route #150 near Chester, IL. He was born to William and Lillian (nee: Weaver) Downey, Sr. on August 20, 1972 in Bridgeport, CT. He married Amber Fleming on February 23, 2005 in Chester, IL. She survives. William was welder for Steel Cat. He was of the Lutheran Faith. Survivors: Parents: William & Lillian Downey, Sr. Chester, IL Wife: Amber Downey Chester, IL 3 Children: Michael McDonald Chester, IL William L. Downey, III Perryville, MO Krista Jolynn Downey Chester, IL 4 Step-Children: Terry Lee Jones Dustin Jones John McBride Samantha McBride 2 Brothers: Michael A. Downey, Sr. Chester, IL David Downey, Sr. Chester, IL Nieces & Nephews Preceded in death by: Grandparents William was cremated. Services will be scheduled at a later date.