William "Bill" Joseph Downey III, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017 at the age of 63. He is preceded in death by his sister, Lee Ann Downey. Beloved son of William “Billy” Joseph Downey Jr. and Gay Hebert Downey. Loving brother of Donald Michael Downey (Gale) and Gay Lynn Willis (Mark). Loving uncle of Shane Downey and Beau Downey (Danielle). Nephew of Dudley Hebert. Also survived by his faithful dog and companion, Bear, other family and friends. Bill was a former employee of McDermott, Santa Fe and Divex Companies as a diving technician building various types of diving equipment. He also worked as an auto technician for an Atlanta based Car Dealership. A man of many talents he had his own Body and Fender shop in Gretna and in Atlanta and upon returning to Harvey, Louisiana, he was a computer technician building and repairing computers as well. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Mothe Funeral Homes, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA. at 3:00 pm. Visitation from 1:pm until 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of William Downey, III to Ochsner Health System, Department of Philanthropy, Greg Smith Transplant Fund, 1514 Jefferson Highway, BH 607, New Orleans, LA 70121 (504-842-7110). To view and sign the guestbook, please visit
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