Downs, Rodney G. "POP", 75, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010 at St's Mary & Elizabeth Hospital.
He was born in Louisville, KY and was a Baptist by faith.
Rodney was a Union Painter and Estimator for Howell & Howell.
He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Painters & Allied Trades, Local # 118. He was also past President of the P.D.C.A.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Elberta "Toots" Downs and a Son: Todd Downs.
Survivors include his children: Ronda Downs and Richard Lee Downs (Judy). Two Grandsons: Jared (Sara) Downs and Jordan (Jamie) Downs; Two Great Grandsons: Jacob & Eamon Downs. Two Brothers: Charles & James Downs; Two Sisters: Mary Posey and Joyce Clemons.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM Monday September 27, 2010 at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy, with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West.
Visitation will be 2 - 9 PM Sunday.
Expressions of Sympathy: Hosparus of Louisville.
The family wishes to thank everyone at Franciscan Assisted Living for thier friendship and care.