Johnny Downs obituary: Johnny Downs's Obituary, Kentuckiana
In Memory Of
Johnny Stone Downs
1936 - 2022
In Memory Of
Johnny Stone Downs
1936 - 2022
He was born on December 14, 1936 in Louisville, Kentucky to Oliver and Bessie Ballard.
Johnny was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from Ford Production Plant off Fern Valley Road after working for 22 years. Johnny was proud to be a recovering alcoholic, and being sober for over 30 years. He was a great bowler and bowled with the pros, Johnny also competed in archery competitions.
He is preceded in death by father, Oliver Downs; mother, Bessie Ballard; and brother, Bobby Downs.
Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Porfiria Downs; son, Christopher W Downs (Caitlin); daughter, Bessie Downs; grandchildren, Anthony Clyde Moore, Lincoln and Logan Downs; and sisters, Bettye Albritton and Doris Finley.
Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Newcomer Cremation, Funerals & Receptions-East Louisville Chapel, (235 Juneau Dr.). His Funeral Service will be at 5:00 pm on Sunday, at the funeral home. Mr. Downs will be laid to rest on Wednesday, June 1st at 1:30 pm at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, KY with military honors.
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He was born on December 14, 1936 in Louisville, Kentucky to Oliver and Bessie Ballard.
Johnny was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from Ford Production Plant off Fern Valley Road after working for 22 years. Johnny was proud to be a recovering alcoholic, and being sober for over 30 years. He was a great bowler and bowled with the pros, Johnny also competed in archery competitions.
He is preceded in death by father, Oliver Downs; mother, Bessie Ballard; and brother, Bobby Downs.
Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Porfiria Downs; son, Christopher W Downs (Caitlin); daughter, Bessie Downs; grandchildren, Anthony Clyde Moore, Lincoln and Logan Downs; and sisters, Bettye Albritton and Doris Finley.
Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Newcomer Cremation, Funerals & Receptions-East Louisville Chapel, (235 Juneau Dr.). His Funeral Service will be at 5:00 pm on Sunday, at the funeral home. Mr. Downs will be laid to rest on Wednesday, June 1st at 1:30 pm at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, KY with military honors.
To leave a special message for the family, please click, "Share Memories".
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
235 Juneau Dr
Louisville, KY 40243
Directions & Map
Service
Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 5:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
235 Juneau Dr
Louisville, KY 40243
Directions & Map
Interment
Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central
2501 N Dixie Blvd, Radcliff, KY 40160
E. Louisville Chapel (502-245-0095) is assisting the family
E. Louisville Chapel (502-245-0095) is assisting the family