Cecil Ray Downs was born to Robert and Iola Downs, he was the sixth child born to this union in Oklahoma City, OK. At an early age, Cecil professed a hope in Christ and attended Greater Coates Temple Church of God in Christ. Later in life he attended Israel Chapel. He was a graduated of Dunjee High School Class of 1968. He was active in sports, playing baseball and basketball. Cecil worked various jobs in the community for family and friends. Cecil looked forward to his birthday every year because his niece "TaMekia" was born on the same day. They always shared birthday cakes together. He was preceded in death by both parents, two sisters and four brothers. Cecil leaves to cherish his memory four sisters, Mary Reed Carrie Harris, Joyce Love, Sharon Denton (Freddie Jr.). Two brothers, Robert Downs Jr., and Delbert Downs (Carla). A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.