BREMEN – Larry Phillip Downing, 81, of Bremen, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 12:19PM at his residence. Mr. Downing was born February 22, 1944 in Greenville. He was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church and an Electrician for Logan Aluminum and TVA. He had two main passions: he was an avid sportsman and he loved hunting. He was a self-taught knife-maker, and made them for over 40 years, shipping them all over the world. He enjoyed being a part of the farm and in the woods where the family spent a lot of time in nature and in deer stands. He and Joy enjoyed “big game” hunting trips out west. He was a Kentucky Colonel. More than anything, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Downing; sisters, Della Hyland, Donna Whitmer, and Bonal Downing; and parents, Elmer and Beatrice Downing.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joy Stovall Downing; son, Chris (Katie) Downing of Gilbertsville; grandchildren, Tyler (Alexis) Simmons, Keaton Downing, Shelby Gaines, and Macey (Dustin) Smith; great-grandchildren, Lainey, Ivory, Rylie, Lily, and Colton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12PM at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Bremen with Bro. T.J. Milam officiating, assisted by Bro. Leroy Rearden. Burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 10AM-12PM at the church. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.