Robert K. "Kenny" Downs

Robert K. "Kenny" Downs, 87, of Bardstown, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at Jewish Hospital Rudd Heart and Lung Center. He was born October 11, 1938 in Nelson County. Kenny loved to work and play on any piece of equipment that was available and he loved old cars. He was full of life til the very end, Kenny always had a smile on his face, hat on his head, and bib overalls on. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Chester and Beulah Downs; and step-daughter, Leigh Anne Spalding.

He is survived by his wife, Barbie Downs; two sons, David Lee (Cheryl) Downs, and Donald E. (Janell) Downs, all of Bardstown; step-children, S. Todd Spalding, of Louisville, and Angie L. Richardson, of Bardstown; a special grandson, Cory Downs; eight grandchildren, Nathan, Hannah, Hunter, Shelbie, Jemma, Jenifer, Ashley and Bobby; many great-grandchildren; siblings, Joe Downs, Kathy Goodin, Janie Gordon, Betty Jones, and Allen Downs; and several nieces and nephews. 

His funeral service will be 7 pm Friday, April 24, 2026 at Barlow Funeral Home, Pastor Freddy Riggs will officiate and cremation will follow. Visitation will be 10 am - 8 pm Friday, April 24, 2026 at Barlow Funeral Home. 

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

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