Mr. Jerry Wayne Downs, Sr. 

Age 72 of Kentucky Hill (Williamsburg), Kentucky passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born November 22, 1947 in Jellico, Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by:

Parents:
Woodrow & Icey Owens Downs

Sisters:
Brenda Kay Downs
Iva Sue Claxton & husband Kenneth
Mildred McLemore & husband Kenneth

Brothers & Sisters-in-law:
John O’Brien
Jay Ivey
Bobby Ivey
James O’Brien
Sammy O’Brien
Susan Downs
Kay Ivey
Emmaline Ramsey & husband Frank
Alice Walden & Husband Doug
Rosie Bowlin
Albert Fuson
Minton Davis
Wayne Hudson
Emil Walden

Jerry is survived by:

Wife:
Margaret O’Brien Downs

Son:
Jerry Wayne Downs, Jr. & wife Rosemary
Johnny Downs & wife Kelley

Daughter:
​Teresa McKeehan & husband Michael

Grandchildren:
Anyssa Brianna Downs
​Dylan Scott Downs
Devin Lane Downs
Wyatt Chase Downs
Abigail Kate McKeehan
Cassidy Lawson of Jellico
Genesis Gulley
Jocelyn Bills
Isabella Bills

Another Daughter-in-law:
Julie Downs

Brothers:
John Downs & wife Ann
Gary Downs & wife Joyce

Sister:
Bonnie Jacquline “Jackie” Lewis and one other sister

Brothers & Sisters-in-law:
Jim O’Brien & wife Dora
Paul O’Brien & wife Glenda
Esther O’Brien
Henry “Silo” Ivey
Jesse O’Brien & wife Melissa
Billy O’Brien
Michael O’Brien & wife Lynn
Vivian Fuston
Joie Hudson
Althea “Alfie” Walden
​Teresa O’Brien

A host of nieces, nephews, friends & family to mourn his passing.

The family will receive friends: 6 – 9 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel
Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Funeral Home
Officiating: Rev. Henry Taylor & Rev. Buddy Ridener
Burial: to follow in the Douglas Cemetery (Wooldridge Community)
​Military Honors: by the American Legion Honor Guard

Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.
“Your Family Funeral Home”

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