Joseph Walter "J.W." Downs AGE 61
of New Haven, KY
Passed away at 8:29 PM Sunday, September 14, 2008
at His residence

He was born December 8, 1946 in Marion County, KY.
He was a former employee of General Electric Appliance Park in Louisville, KY.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY
Father: William Earl Downs
Mother: Mary Dolores Clark Downs
1 Sister: Ludie Mann

SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Wife of 41 years: Ann Cecil Downs
2 Daughters:
Sharon Kitchen - New Haven, KY
Mindy Downs - Frankfort, KY
1 Son:
Scott Downs - New Hope, KY
2 Sisters:
Libby Votaw - Lebanon, KY
Earlene Mattingly - Willisburg, KY
2 Brothers:
Romanus Downs - Loretto, KY
Bill Downs - Springfield, KY
8 Grandchildren

FUNERAL MASS 11 AM Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church - New Hope, KY
CHIEF CELEBRANT Rev. Ken Fortener ; Rev. Deacon Edward Hutchins will assist.
BURIAL : St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery where Military Rites will be performed by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
VISITATION: 3-9 PM Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Mattingly Funeral Home - Loretto, KY
Vigil will be at 7 PM Tuesday.