Harold Downing, 86 of Symsonia, KY died on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at his residence in Symsonia, KY.
He was a veteran of the US Army and cable splicer for Bell South for 40 years. He loved gardening, bird hunting, walking and spending time with his family.
Born Friday, August 4, 1933 in Marshall County, KY, he was the son of the late Leemon Downing and the late Miladean (Johnston) Downing.
He is survived bu his wife of 64 years, Violet Sue (Travis) Downing of Symsonia, KY; sons, Jeff Downing wife Carolyn of Mayfield, KY, Mark Downing wife Judy of Dyersburg, TN; daughters, Teresa McManus husband Mark of Symsonia, KY, Phyllis McMican husband Bill of Marion, KY; sisters, Pat Green of Benton, KY, Judy Garland of North Carolina; 10 grandchildren, Tara Smith husband Travis, Tracy Gugala husband Simon, Lindsey Wilkerson husband Paul, Tyler Hatchell husband Stephen, Kyle Downing wife Ashton, Benjamin McMican wife Rachel, Jacob McMican, Hunter Downing wife Victoria, Megan Downing, Taylor Downing; and 9 great grandchildren, Avery & Coen Smith, Ethan Gugala, Jayden Stinson, Kanyn & Kye Wilkerson, Zoey Hatchell and Gaberial & Chloe McMican.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Darla Edwards.
A Funeral service will be at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Collier Funeral Chapel, located at 211 West 5th St. Benton, KY 42025 with the Rev. Rick Miller officiating.
Interment will follow in Provine Cemetery, Benton, KY with military honors.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, February 24, 2020, at Collier Funeral Home.