Douggie Drew Downing Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Douggie Drew Downing in Lexington, Kentucky, born in Paris, Kentucky, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 12, 2024 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Charlotte Ann Hatton Downing; his daughter Neely Taylor; and his siblings, Jackie Downing, Mareese Smits and Nellie Jones.

He is survived by: his children, Drew Downing (Cheryl), Fran Howard (Timmy), Samuel King, Paul King and Naomi Norris (Johnny); his grandchildren, Caleb Downing (Michelle), Whitney Napier (Travis), Lance Taylor (Ashley), Thomas Howard, Austin Norris (Sierra), Ezra Norris, Cody King (Laney) and Shyanne King; his great grandchildren, Casen, Addilee, Kaelyn, Rhett, Charlotte Downing, Brantley, Oaklynn Howard, Braxton, Natalie Taylor, Landon Alfrey, Malachi, Samuel J. and Mattie Crawford; and his close friend Stanley Carl. He is also survived by his family, including numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to the Central Baptist Church Willing Hand Quilters, 829 High St., Paris, KY 40361.