Joseph “Ronnie” Downs, 63, Bardstown

Joseph “Ronnie” Downs, 63, of Bardstown, died Friday, June 10, 2011, at Flaget Memorial Hospital.  He was born April 24, 1948 in Nelson County, retired from T & T Cleaning Service, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Ethel Downs; two brothers, Leroy Downs and Harry T. Downs; and a sister, Rose Kidwell.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carolyn Downs; three brothers, C.A. (Dorothy) Downs, Billy Downs, and Harold Downs; two sisters, Ann Downs, and Wanda (Robert) Neal all of Bardstown; and several nieces and nephews.

His Funeral Mass will be 11 am Monday, June 13, 2011, at the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.  Rev. Michael Wimsatt will officiate.  Visitation will be 2 – 8 pm Sunday and 9 – 10:30 am Monday at Barlow Funeral Home.  A prayer service will be held Sunday evening.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information visit the Barlow Funeral Home website, http://www.barlowfh.com/.

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