Mr. James Anthony "Billy" Downs, age 59 of Lebanon, KY, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016. He was born on August 28, 1956 in Marion County, KY.

He was preceded in death by:
Parents-- John Melvin "Shorty" and Mary Theresa Edwards Downs.
First Wife-- Virginia Ann Simpson Downs.
Brother-- Charles Downs.
Sister-- Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Furman.

Survivors include;
Wife -- Stella Porter Downs – Lebanon, Ky.
Three Sons -- Anthony Owens – Owensboro, Ky.;
William "Boo Boo" Downs –Campbellsville, Ky.;
Trey Downs – at Home.
Daughter-- Amber Downs – Lebanon, Ky.
Step-daughter-- Tori Porter –Lebanon, Ky.

Four Brothers -- Robert Leo Downs – Mississippi;
Joseph "Joe" Downs and George Tommy Downs,--Lebanon, Ky.;
James Kenneth "Bobby" Downs –Campbellsville, Ky.
Two Sisters-- Annie Catherine Downs and Frances Louise "Susie" Downs –Indianapolis, Ind.

Also surviving are six Grandchildren and a host of nieces and Nephews

Adopted Mother – Josephine Nuckols – Lebanon, Ky.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, celebrated by Rev. Bill Bowling.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:30 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home with prayer services being held at 7:00 p.m. by Deacon Joe Dant.