Richie D. Downing, 54, died on Aug. 20, 2014. A visitation will take place on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Better Life Ministries C.O.G.I.C., 2101 Atlantic Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23324. A celebration of life service will take place on Monday at 2 p.m. at New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 1765 S. Military Highway, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Expressions of sympathy and flowers may be extended to the Downing family at www.cookeovertonfuneralhome.com. Professional services are entrusted to T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home Inc.