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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 17, 2021
Rev. W. Ken Forman died at home in Campbellsville with his wife Pat Glasscock Forman, and daughter Cathy nearby, early Monday, February 15, 2021. He was 93, a longtime member of Campbellsville Baptist Church and had served in professional ministry for more than 60 years.
Born September 26, 1927, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late William Arnold Forman and Inez Violet Miller Forman, his family moved to Crescent Springs, Kentucky, following the 1937 flood. He graduated from Dixie Heights High School and in 1947, left farm work to become a laborer at the Latonia Refinery of Standard Oil Co. Calling him “Mr. Versatility,” an article in The Sohioan at the time, said Ken enjoyed work in the yard department of the plant, “where his natural handiness as a fixer could find an outlet”.
In October of 1948, Ken married his childhood sweetheart, Wilma Marie Pack, who preceded him in death May 11, 2007. As young marrieds, they were active in “The Utopia Club”, a group interested in agriculture and farming as a way of life. These ideals materialized later in life with his “Peaceful Valley Farm” and sorghum mill. They had embarked on a life carrying him to Sohio research labs in Cleveland and from there to further education back in Kentucky and more than 60 years of pioneer mission ministry and full-time church and Convention staff work.
Ken remarried in January 2012 and served with his wife Pat, on the board at Homeplace on Green River, a historic 200 acre farm first settled in 1805 and being developed to promote rural American culture and local history and opportunities to experience life on the farm. In addition, they worked extensively together in local ministry to senior adults.
Besides his wife, Pat, Rev. Forman is survived by two sons and four daughters: Dr. David Forman and wife, Donna Jo of Midway, Gary Forman and wife, Janie of Frankfort, Cathy Brandon and husband, David of Glendale, Cindy Perkins and husband, Tommy, and Lorri Hardy and husband, Jim of Campbellsville, Jenny Hughes and husband, Lorne of Carlisle, and two step-children: Marsha Benningfield and husband, Dickie, and Melisa Morris and husband, Mark, both of Campbellsville. In addition he has prayed almost daily for fifteen grandchildren; twenty two great-grandchildren; and recently one great-great-grandchild!
He is also survived by one brother and one sister: Jack Forman and wife, Sue of Hendersonville, Tennessee; one sister, Carol Clayton and husband, Howard of San Antonio, Texas; four brothers and sisters-in-law: Charlie Pack and wife, Mary of Taylor Mill, Albert Pack of Cold Spring, Penny Pack of Port Orange, Florida, and Joan Forman of Erlanger, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Donald Forman and Robert Forman.
Feeling the call to full-time or bi-vocational Christian ministry in the early 60’s, Ken moved his family back to Kentucky to attend Campbellsville College, where he paid his way with “Versatility” jobs on the maintenance staff and as pastor of Yuma Baptist Mission where he lead revival meetings, performed the first wedding at the church building, and ordained young preachers.
While pastoring Mt. Roberts Baptist Church, Rev. Forman suffered a catastrophic fall that left him in casts for many months, but he was able to continue to minister in different ways, even performing a wedding at their home in casts.
He attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary to work toward a master of divinity degree, and then moved his family to west-central Ohio to found a Baptist mission in Celina. Five years later the family returned to Kentucky to allow him to complete his seminary degree while mission pastoring with Shelbyville Baptist Church. Eventually they moved back to Campbellsville where he served on the staff of Campbellsville Baptist Church as Associate Pastor with J. Chester Badgett.
He took the jobs of painter, builder, teacher, farmer and friend to thousands over the years and always saw “God’s Appointments” where others sometimes might see chance meetings. His sense of humor, his smile, and unflagging hope characterized all his interactions.
Many other versatility and building mission endeavors sprang from that, including terms as associational Director of Missions in Bracken and Franklin Baptist Associations, a time on the Kentucky Baptist Convention Staff in direct missions, Board of Directors of The Western Recorder state Baptist paper, and terms on the Executive Boards of the Ohio and Kentucky Baptist Conventions. He and his family enjoyed missions travel around the world, and in Kentucky, his “Last Chance Quartets” at World Mission Conferences always added a special dimension. In recent years his work at Campbellsville Baptist Church was with the “Young at Heart” seniors group and he continued relationships with Campbellsville University Church Relations committees and other alumni activities.
Several times in recent years he has said he wanted to be sure the last thing people remember about him is the quote from 3 John 4, “No greater joy can I have than this, to hear that my children follow the truth.”
VISITION: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home with private funeral to follow.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 15, 2021
Mary Marcum, daughter of the late Ollie Wise and Lucettie Harmon Wise, was born April 1, 1916 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 3:55 A.M., Monday, February 15, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 104
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Spurlington United Methodist Church.
She loved everybody and especially enjoyed quilting and working in her flowers.
She united in marriage to Stanley Marcum January 7, 1936 and he preceded her in death December 9, 1987.
Mary is survived by a special niece, Linda Atwood of Campbellsville; a special cousin, Audra Riggs of Campbellsville; several other nieces and nephews: Edna Akers, Doris Key, Sandra Lambert and Denise Lee of Indiana, Donna Mershon, Hilda Garner and Sandra Keltner of Campbellsville, Debbie Rakes and Dale Shofner of Lebanon and Daryl Shofner of Winchester and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters: Otha Lee Wise, Ethel Cox, Ruby Shofner and Helen Hash and her step-mother, Hettie Wise
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VISITATION: 10:00 – 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Robert Morris BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 12, 2021
William Randolph Davenport was born on Dec 8, 1925 and left this earthly life on February 10, 2021. He is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Randy was born in Pineville, Missouri to Jesse Mitchell and Helene Vail Davenport. The fifth of six children, Randy grew up on a farm in rural southwest Missouri, where he learned the value of hard work, perseverance, and love of family. Those early life lessons served him well, as he went on to accomplish much during his life.
Randy enlisted in the Navy near the end of WWII, and was sent for naval training at the University of Louisville where he completed his bachelor’s degree in chemistry at University of Louisville. It was at U of L that he met his wife of 73 years, Janet Chambers. He went on to earn his master’s and doctorate of Education at the University of Arkansas. After working as a teacher and principal in the public schools, he was a professor of education at both Butler University and the University of Michigan, Flint, serving as chairman of the department. In 1969, he became President of Campbellsville College (University), in Campbellsville, KY, serving in that position until his retirement in 1988.
Randy was passionate about the Gideon Ministry that provides scripture placement in the United States and internationally. He held many positions in this organization, serving as International President for several years. Baptist by denomination and a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church, Randy served in many capacities, including serving as choir director, Sunday school teacher and deacon. His singular goal was to serve the Lord and find opportunities to show Jesus to others.
In public, Randy held many leadership positions in various organizations. At home, he was a kind and gentle father, loving husband, and caring grandfather, who had the time to answer questions, listen to concerns, or tell stories. He loved music, books, and poetry. Until his final days, he could still quote entire poems he had learned in his childhood.
Randy is survived by his wife, Janet, and his children Liz Wilson(Bill), Martin (Sue), Mary and Susan; his 7 grand-children BJ, Jon, Mike Wilson; Ben Stewart (Shannon), Jenny Davenport, Abbie Stovall (Daniel), Julie Davenport; 3 great-grandchildren Noah Stewart, Braeden Stewart, William Stovall; and Kim Byram. He was Uncle Randy to many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: Melvin Davenport, Lawrence Davenport, Joe Davenport, Louise Dill and Jessie Atkinson
Deep gratitude from the family to all that loved and cared for him over the past several years: Louise, Rita, Josh, Mary, Patricia, Debbie, Margaret, Lindsey, and Hosparus Health of Green River.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts of Gideon Bibles or donations to Campbellsville University.
Services will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ransdell Chapel on the campus of Campbellsville University. Visitation will be prior to the service at beginning at 1:00.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 8, 2021
Betty Richerson, daughter of the late Eddie Wheat Pendleton and Flora Elizabeth Larimore Pendleton, was born March 24, 1937 in Borger, Texas. She died at 7:10 P.M., Sunday, February 7, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 83
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Betty was a retired GED instructor with the Campbellsville Independent School systems and a former food service employee.
She loved gardening and enjoying spending time with her grandbabies.
Betty is survived by five daughters: Debbie Durham of Greensburg, Sandy Holmes and husband, Allen, Renee Farmer and Janee Keltner and husband, Terry of Campbellsville and Jackie Mattingly and husband, Scott of Raywick; five grandchildren: Sarah Arthur and husband, Sean of Greensburg, Heather Farmer and fiancée, Anthony Ewing and Aaron Farmer of Lebanon, Shan Keltner and wife, Tracy of Midway and Jarrod Keltner and wife, Whitley of Lexington; five great-grandchildren: Kayleigh Farmer, Brooklyn Jo Keltner, Ace Farmer, Delilah Arthur and Keira Keltner; one brother, Raymond Pendleton and wife, Susan of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a son, Tony Richerson; five brothers and one sister: Jr. Pendleton, Jim L. Pendleton, Robert M. Pendleton, John W. Pendleton, Bernard Pendleton and Pauline Patterson.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Eddie Finn
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 4, 2021
David Henderson of Campbellsville, son of the late Raymond Thomas Henderson and Lunetta Nix Henderson, was born February 19, 1940 in Fayette County, Kentucky. He died at 9:30 P.M., Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in Glasgow. Age: 80
He professed faith in Christ and attended Mt. Washington Baptist Church.
He united in marriage to Faye M. Calhoun December 20, 1958.
David enjoyed the country life, horses, being outdoors, and restoring antiques. He and his wife, Faye enjoyed square dancing together and Bluegrass music. David even played the banjo, mandolin and guitar.
Besides his wife, Faye M. Henderson of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Angie Henderson; two grandsons: Eric Henderson and Ethan Henderson and wife, Saelim; two great-granddaughters: Sarana Henderson and Aella Henderson, all of Campbellsville; one brother-in-law, John Calhoun; nieces, nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Palmer Henderson.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jimmy York
BURIAL: Mt. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery
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