Born January 21, 1964, in Casey Co., KY, he was a son of the late Coy and Gardenia Bates Downs. Phillip was a retired Superintendent for Wehr Constructors, Inc. He enjoyed working, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, whom he wed on March 25, 1988, Dana Davis Simpson; son, Zachary Coy Simpson (and Thesia) of Gravel Switch; daughter, Chasity Gardenia Wardlow (and Jeffery) of Danville; brother, Frank Downs; sister, Dianna Reynolds; and three grandchildren, Taylor Simpson, Wyatt Wardlow, and Weston Wardlow.
Phillip was preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene Simpson, Greg Downs, Wayne Downs, and Ernie Downs and sisters, Pamela and Gloria Cook.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Stephen Riley officiating. Burial will follow in the Cold Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5-8PM at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Zach Simpson, Jeffery Wardlow, Steve Clem, and Joshua, Trevor, and Gary Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Taylor, Wyatt, and Weston.
Arrangements entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with online guestbook and video tribute available at www.mckinneybrown.com.