Thomas Downs

6/12/1952 - 10/02/2025

Thomas Downs, age 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025. He was born on June 12, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Mary Rose and Thomas Chester Downs.

Thomas is survived by his loving children, Kelly Atkinson (Rob), Angela Deatrick (Dave), and Cindy Burk (JJ); his cherished grandchildren, Nathan Deatrick, Justin Deatrick, Elizabeth Hauger, Joseph Hauger, and great-grandson Aiden Hauger. He is also survived by his devoted longtime partner, Clara, his former wife Gladys Baker, and his brother James Downs (Mary), along with their two children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Thomas Downs, and his sister, Pearlie Downs.

Thomas was a proud graduate of Flaget High School, Class of 1970. He will be remembered for his warm heart, generous spirit, and his joyful tradition of playing Santa Claus for children every Christmas — a role he cherished dearly.

Thomas’s kindness and laughter brought joy to all who knew him, and his memory will live on through the love he shared with family and friends.