LAGRANGE – George F. Downing Jr., 63, a Dutchess County resident since 1989 and previously of Yonkers, passed away on September 19, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born in Mount Vernon on February 16, 1958, he was the son of George F. Downing Sr. and Isabella Tubridy Downing. George was employed as a driver with the Teamsters Local 456 in Westchester County for 17 years until his retirement in 2013. Prior to being a Teamster, he was employed at Liberty Lines Bus Company, where he met his wife.

George spent his time volunteering as a DEC Hunter Education Instructor and Dutchess County 4H Long Rifles Instructor. He helped Boy Scout troops and enjoyed going fishing with friends. He was a member of the Whortlekill Rod & Gun Club, 110 Rod & Gun Club, Mid Hudson Sporting Clays, and the Federation of Dutchess County Fish and Game Clubs. George also volunteered with Hunters Feeding the Hungry. He loved to teach people of all ages, but especially kids, dedicated to imparting respect for the outdoors and shooting sports. He truly cared.

On November 10, 1989 in LaGrange, George married Regina McDonough, who survives at home. He is also survived by his daughter, Erin Downing. His dogs Cali and Macbeth, and his cats Buddy and Scout will miss him very much. He was beloved by so very many people, and always had a raffle ticket to sell. He never met a person whom he did not consider a friend.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, October 2nd from 2-6pm with a funeral service at 5:30 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. Please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.