Billy S. Bone, 85
Mr. Billy Shelton Bone was born on September 1, 1929 in Hickman County, KY to the marriage of the late Cortez Ulysses and Bessie Lela (Vaden) Bone. He departed this life on February 8, 2015 at his home in Marion County at 85 years, 5 months, and 7 days of age. Mr. Bone served his country honorably in the United States Army, and was a veteran of the Korean War. After returning stateside, he joined the Louisville Police Department, from which he would later retire. He professed faith in Christ at an early age, and was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Bone was a productive man, and worked his cattle farm as his health would allow. He was a Mason and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Above that, though, he was the proud husband of his cherished wife Amelia.
Besides his wife, Amelia (Ison) Bone, he leaves to treasure his memory:
One son: Glenn Bone and wife Treisy of Campbellsville,
Seven grandchildren,
Two great-grandchildren,
And a host of extended family and close friends.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Robert Alan Bone.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Billy S. Bone conducted at the Louisville Memorial Gardens West, 4400 Memorial Gardens Dr., Louisville, KY 40216 on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Mr. Glenn Ison will deliver the eulogy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River, and can be at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
www.lrpetty.com
