Posted by Lyndell Petty on Nov 8, 2015
Mr. William P. “Bill” Tucker of Campbellsville was born on March 17, 1939 into the marriage of Roy and Sarah (Miller) Tucker in Green County. He departed this life on November 7, 2015 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 76 years, 7 months, and 21 days of age. Mr. Tucker was the devoted husband to Mrs. Fontella (Chappel) Tucker. She preceded him in death on April 12, 2015. He was known for his quick and hearty smile, and always had an encouraging word to give. He believed a man should work hard to earn a living, and he led by example. He was employed for 34 years at the Campbellsville Fruit of the Loom factory. When it closed, he worked for the Campbellsville Walmart for 18 years, and was employed there until his time of passing. As a young man, Mr. Tucker was a drafted into duty, and served his country honorably in the United States Army. He professed faith in Christ through word and deed, and was a member the East Campbellsville Church of God.
Mr. Tucker leaves to cherish his memory:
Three sons and one daughter: Tony Tucker and wife Lisa, Tana Sapp, Trent Tucker and wife Marlene, and Trevor Tucker, all of Campbellsville,
One brother and three sisters: Jimmy Tucker and wife Faye of Campbellsville, Mary Jo Sutton of Missouri, Sue Buck of Indiana, and Margaret Mudd of Campbellsville,
Nine grandchildren,
Four great grandchildren,
And a host of other close family and friends.
Besides his parents and wife, Mr. Tucker was preceded in death two brothers, Robert “Bob” Tucker, and Tommy “Tink” Tucker.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Tucker at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718 on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 1:00 PM. Bro. Robbie Spencer and Bro. Ben Spencer will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Chappel Cemetery, Highway 76, Knifley, KY 42753.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 10, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of donations to the East Campbellsville Church of God Building Fund. Those can be made online at lrpetty.com or at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Nov 8, 2015
Seth D. Wade of Elizabethtown, formerly of Russell Springs and Campbellsville, son of the late James B. Wade and Delsie Foley Wade was born January 5, 1928 in Russell County, Kentucky. He died at 4:06 A.M., Sunday, November 8, 2015 in Elizabethtown. Age: 87
He professed faith in Christ early in life and was a member of Younger’s Creek Baptist Church.
He was a1964 graduate of Campbellsville College and was an artist and art teacher and former owner/operator of Wade’s Arts and Crafts.
He united in marriage to Margaret Sue Butler June 27, 1964.
Besides his wife, Margaret Sue Butler Wade of Elizabethtown, he is survived by one brother-in law, William Butler and wife, Louise of Columbia; one sister-in-law, Cathy Catron of Knifley; several cousins and many other relatives and friends including his close friends at Younger’s Creek Baptist Church.
He was also preceded in death by one sister and two brothers: Garnette Blair, Winfred Wade and Byron Wade.
VISITATION: 11:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ron Lewis and Rev. Arnold Moon
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY SHOULD TAKE THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on Nov 8, 2015
Craig A. Helin, age 59, of Campbellsville died Saturday, November 7, 2015 in Campbellsville.
A native of Sandwich, Illinois, he was born on October 5, 1956 to the late Gerald Wayne Helin and Delta Holmes Helin who survives and lives in Arizona. He had worked in Illinois for Allsteel for several years prior to moving to Campbellsville where he worked for Wal-Mart prior to retiring. He enjoying using a saw to make intricate scrollwork. He also enjoyed playing a guitar and watching television.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Tillie Cochran Heline, his brother, Terry Helin and his wife, Jeannie of Sandwich, Illinois; a sister, Kari Cassell of Campbellsville and eight step-children.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home where visitation will begin at 12 noon on Wednesday prior to the service.
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Mr. William P. “Bill” Tucker of Campbellsville was born on March 17, 1939 into the marriage of Roy and Sarah (Miller) Tucker in Green County. He departed this life on November 7, 2015 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 76 years, 7 months, and 21 days of age. Mr. Tucker was the devoted husband to Mrs. Fontella (Chappel) Tucker. She preceded him in death on April 12, 2015. He was known for his quick and hearty smile, and always had an encouraging word to give. He believed a man should work hard to earn a living, and he led by example. He was employed for 34 years at the Campbellsville Fruit of the Loom factory. When it closed, he worked for the Campbellsville Walmart for 18 years, and was employed there until his time of passing. As a young man, Mr. Tucker was a drafted into duty, and served his country honorably in the United States Army. He professed faith in Christ through word and deed, and was a member the East Campbellsville Church of God.
