Obituary: Doyle Downs, 89, Loretto

Doyle Downs, 89, of Loretto, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 16, 1930 in Loretto to the late George Leo “Lee” and Ruth Detherage Downs. He was a farmer and cattle hauler and a member of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.

He was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Marsha Downs; and one half-sister, Leola Mattingly.

Survivors include his wife of nearly 65 years, Doris Ann Downs; four daughters, Sherry Thompson (Alex) of Loretto, Brenda Edelen (Ben) of Lexington, Karen Lake (Sam) of Blythewood, S.C., and Tammy Downs at home; two sons, Rick Downs (Juan) of Lebanon and Steve Downs (Peggy) of Frogtown; two sisters, Mary Frances Mattingly (Julian) of Louisville and Lucy Craig of Lebanon; 12 grandchildren, Sonia Keeling (Joey), Stephanie Robinson (Aaron), Amber Clark (Jason), Leslie Ann Wease, Christine Downs, Mark Downs (Samantha), Olivia Peterson (Dylan), Matthew Mattingly, Ryan Edelen, Austin Edelen, Samuel Lake and Eli Lake; and 10 great-grandchildren.

The Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, August 31, 2019 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 108 Main Street, Raywick with the Rev. James W. Graf officiating. Burial is in St. Charles Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorial donations may go to Marion County Association for the Handicapped, Inc., 748 West Main Street, Lebanon, KY 40033.

Pallbearers and Honorary pallbearers were the grandchildren.

Mattingly Funeral Home in Loretto is in charge of arrangements.

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