Burlington – Roger C. Downs, Sr., 89, of Burlington, NC died at Alamance Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 19, 2007.  Born in Arlington, MA and a graduate of Harvard University, Mr. Downs served in the US Army and spent his career in management with Burlington Industries as Vice-President of  Manufacturing.  He was a member of Civitan International, the Burlington  Rotary Club, and the Burlington Mediation Group.

Mr. Downs is survived by his son, Roger Chadbourne “Chad” Downs, Jr. of Burlington; grandson, Ryan Chadbourne Downs, wife, Cynthia; great grand-daughter, Hannah Downs; and brother, John Downs of Vermont.

The family request memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association.  Memorial services will be held in August in Maine.

Arrangements by the Cremation Society of the Carolinas.  Online condolences @ www.cremnc.com.