Garry Wade Downey, 68, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Green Hill Manor in Greensburg. He was born June 22, 1956 in Adair County, KY to the late Edwin and Ortella Keltner Downey.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Karnes.
Garry attended Pickett’s Chapel Church, formerly worked at DeLaval and was a farmer.
SURVIVORS:
1 niece: Kim Grant of Columbia
1 nephew: Eric Karnes of Columbia
Special friends: Vicki & Jeff Hatcher, Mark Baker and Chad Brown
Funeral Service: Friday, September 20, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Huckaby officiating
Burial: Columbia Cemetery
Visitation: From 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. on Friday
Casket Bearers: Mark Baker, Jeff Hatcher, Cotton Smith, Boone Coomer, Blake Hatcher, Wally Burress and Brad Brown
Honorary Casket Bearers: Chad Brown, Jr. Brown, Max Downey, Danny Downey, Bobby Downey, Brad Keltner and Rick Keltner
Gary was not a flower kind of guy, so instead of sending flowers, please donate to Gideon Bibles or the church of your choice. These can be made at the funeral home.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
