Danny Downs

Danny Downs, 70, of Bardstown, passed away Monday June 1, 2026 at Norton Healthcare Pavilion in Louisville.  He was born September 1, 1955 in Bardstown, an employee for Clark Escalating and Mackin Wrecker Service, and a member of Nelson County Fair Board, and Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman "Poss" and Ada Downs; grandson, Brandon Downs; two sisters, Libby Hutchins, and Joy Greenwell; and nephew, Jeremy McCubbins.

He is survived by his wife, Suzie Downs of Bardstown; two sons, Chucky Downs of Bardstown, and Scottie (Carrie) Downs of Virginia; daughter, Jennifer (Justin) Gibson of Bardstown; four grandchildren, Colton Downs, Wade Gibson, Madison Downs, and Brooke Gibson; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Mary Helen (Terry) Hodge of Bardstown, Lois (Joey) Price of Woodlawn, and Elaine (Mike) Byrd of Mt. Washington; and brother, Jerry (Gail) Downs of Bardstown.

His funeral service will be 11:00 am Saturday June 6, 2026 at Barlow Funeral Home, with burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery.  Rev. Joachim Kenny will officiate.  Visitation will be 4 - 8 pm Friday June 5, 2026 and 9 - 11 am Saturday June 6, 2026 at Barlow Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may go toward his services.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  

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