In Memory of

Class of 1991
Date of Passing Feb 22, 2016

Tye L. Downard, 43, of Westerville passed away February 22, 2016. Tye dedicated his life to the City of Reynoldsburg as a police officer and detective and was a Raider through and through, but his commitment to being a loving father was unsurpassed. He always put his boys first. There are too many words to describe Tye, but for those who knew him, they would say he is the most loyal and dedicated friend to all. He will always be remembered as an amazing man, hard worker, rock and roller and best father to his boys. We will miss his smile, useless knowledge, and love of music. Tye is preceded in death by father Terry Downard, grandparents Paul and Ferne Ruzicska and Jack and Wanda Morgan and brother and sister in law. Tye is survived by his wife and sons. Mother, Robin (Dwight), Brother Trey, nieces Madison and Paige, Uncles Steve (Marlene), Doug (Julie) many more cousins aunts, uncles.Tye also leaves behind a brotherhood of lifelong friends and law enforcement family - too many to list but you know who you are. His family will receive friends Friday, February 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Cotner Funeral Home, 7369 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg. His funeral service will be Saturday, February 27 at 11:00 a.m., at Central College Presbyterian Church, 975 S. Sunbury Road, Westerville, Ohio, with burial following at Blendon Central Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made towards the boys future education. Information will be available through Cotner Funeral Home. He is number 10 in the program but will always number one in our hearts. His final words would be: Go Raiders.