Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 7, 2015
Willis Benningfield of Elkhorn, son of the late Marvin Benningfield and Ethel Lee
Puryear
Benningfield was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, February 17, 1933.He died at 8:58 P.M., Friday, February 6, 2015, in Louisville. Age: 81
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist Faith.
He was a retired farmer and served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by three brothers: Sam Benningfield and wife, Mildred of Campbellsville, Walter Benningfield and James Benningfield and wife, Burnestine of Elkhorn; one niece and one nephew: Joan Walls and husband, Donald of Campbellsville and Roger Benningfield and wife, Karen of Elkhorn; several other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by two half –brothers: Victor Benningfield and Clarence Benningfield and one nephew, Stanley Benningfield.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, Feb 8th at Parrott & Ramsey
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 9, 2015 at the Parrott &
Funeral Home in Campbellsville by
Rev. Ron Dooley
BURIAL: Elkhorn Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Feb 4, 2015
Virginia Askren of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ben Harrison Perkins and Virginia Pike Perkins, was born July 28, 1919, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:28 A.M., Tuesday, February 3, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 95
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Separate Baptist Faith.
She was a retired employee of the Holiday Inn Gift Shop in Louisville.
She united in marriage to John Askren September 4, 1964. He preceded her in death November 7, 2000.
She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Reynolds of Campbellsville; six step-children: Jerry Askren, Bradley Askren and Becky McKinley of Indiana, Terry Askren and Kevin Askren of Georgia and Kim Skees and husband, Jim of Crestwood, Kentucky; one granddaughter, Debbie Reynolds of Campbellsville; several step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Loretta Sharp and Margaret Barnett of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters: Edwin Perkins, Venetta Barnett, Ida Belle Corbin, Irene Bault and Mattie Perkins.
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VISITATION: After 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 6, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Friday, February 6, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Daryl Coe
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Feb 3, 2015
Mr. Billy Logan Speer of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Campbellsville, passed from this life on February 1, 2015 in Florida. He was 83 years, 9 months, and 21 days of age. He was the son of the late Clarence and Cleo Speer. Mr. Speer was a long-time Campbellsville businessman and entrepreneur. Among other things, he founded Speer Systems, a manufacturer of industrial equipment, and was the former owner of the local Fox34 television station.
Mr. Speer also loved traditional music. He was a founding member of Flakespear, a bluegrass band and TV production company, that was inducted into the Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. He was also well-known for his hand-made aluminum banjo’s; one of which he presented to Kentucky Governor Paul Patton in Frankfort.
Mr. Speer was a veteran of the Korean War, and served his country honorably as a wire sergeant in the United States Army.
Mr. Billy Logan Speer leaves to mourn his passing:
One son: John Logan Speer of Danville, KY,
Three daughters: Paula and Larry Lee of Clarkson, KY, Denise Ramsey of Glasgow, KY, and Katie Mynette Speer of Campbellsville,
Two brothers: Bob and Vera Speer of Altus, OK, and Don and Sue Speer of Bowling Green, KY,
Three sisters: Betty and Bob Matthews of Edmond, OK, and Joy Bryant and Sharon Reese of Campbellsville,
Six grandchildren,
Five great-grandchildren,
And a host of other close family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, David Speer.
Cremation rites were accorded. A graveside military service and celebration of life ceremony will be conducted at the Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville on Saturday, June 27, 2015.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of donations to Gideon Bibles or the Kentucky Christian Academy Music Department. These can be made at the funeral home.
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