Albert Chandler Underwood, 79
Mr. Albert Chandler Underwood of Campbellsville Road in Buffalo was born on January 13, 1936 to the late Cleveland and Lena (Allen) Underwood. He departed this life on November 11, 2015 at the Hosparus Care Center in Louisville after a long illness. He was 79 years, 9 months, and 28 days of age. He united in marriage to Ms. Jane Bell, who survives. They were granted over 61 years of devoted marriage before his passing. Mr. Underwood retired from the General Electric Company in Louisville. He enjoyed farming and all the work it entailed, but he especially enjoyed riding his four wheeler and checking his cattle. Mr. Underwood professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His beloved wife: Mrs. Jane Underwood of Buffalo,
Four children: Ronnie Underwood of Larue County, Debbie Gribbins and husband Harold of Taylor County, Patty Underwood of Park Hills, and Mark Underwood and wife Jennifer of Indianapolis, Indiana,
One sister: Mary Henderson of Louisville,
Nine grandchildren,
Twelve great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and close friends.
Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by six siblings: Sammy Underwood, Freda Thompson, Willie Underwood, Myrtle Atwell, Dewey Underwood, and Lucille Warren.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Underwood on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 1:00 PM EST at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 58 Dewitt Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Freddie Thompson will be officiating.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718 on Friday, November 13, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.
In lieu of flowers, memorials should take the form of donations to Gideon Bibles. These can be made online here, or in person at the funeral home or at the church.
