Michael Christopher Downing, 52, of Madisonville, Ky. passed away at 3 p.m. on Monday April 19, 2010 at Hillside Villa Care and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville.

He was born on November 25, 1957 in Hopkins County, Ky. to the late Delora Epley Downing and John Bryant Downing Sr. He was employed with Lear Corporation (IAC). He was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a NASCAR fan and enjoyed camping and fishing.

He is survived by a daughter, Chastie Gatten of Madisonville; three sisters, Michelle Adams of Madisonville, JoAnn (Tony) Lucas of Mortons Gap, KY. and Lorrie Downing of Madisonville; one brother, John (Angie) Downing Jr. of Greenville, KY.; one grandson, Seth Aaron Gatten; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday April 22, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery near Anton, Ky. Pallbearers will be Steve Catlett, Tony Lucas, Tyler Adams, Shawn Bennett, Matt Bennett and Derek Gatten.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at Harris Funeral Home.