Curtis Bond

Posted by on Nov 22, 2019

Curtis Bond of Campbellsville, son of the late Harvey Bond and Myrtle Jennings Bond, was born July 25, 1941 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. He died at 12:40 A.M., Friday, November 22, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 78
Curtis professed faith in Christ, loved the Lord and his family and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.
He was a retired employee of Mosler Safe Company and loved “cracking safes”.
He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking and storytelling.
Curtis united in marriage to Velma Allen June 2, 1962.
Besides his wife, Velma Allen Bond, he is survived by two daughters: Debbie Jones and husband, Jimmy and Gina Byrd and husband, Donnie Wayne; one granddaughter, Sara Gilpin Mardis and husband, Justin; one step-granddaughter, Ginny Lynn Byrd; one great-granddaughter, Addi Grace Mardis, all of Campbellsville; one brother, Victor Bond and wife, Millie of Mt. Vernon; several nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
Curtis was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters: Thurman Bond, Robert Bond, Isabelle Marler, Deloris Weaver and Loretta Winkler.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday, November 25, 2019 at Elk Horn Baptist Church
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, November 25, 2019 at Elk Horn Baptist Church in Campbellsville by Dr. Brian Rafferty, Rev. Eddie Finn, Bro. Joey Hicks and Rev. Haywood Riner
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR ELK HORN BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Howard “Grady” Caldwell, 71

Posted by on Nov 22, 2019

Mr. Howard Edward “Grady” Caldwell of Campbellsville was born on December 26, 1947 to the late James “Jim” and Clora Mae (Spurling) Caldwell. He departed this life on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his home, being 71 years, 10 months, and 26 days of age. He was a retiree of Parker-Kalon, and the beloved husband to Mrs. Mary (Porter) Caldwell, who survives.

Mr. Caldwell enjoyed working with his hands and was a talented small engine mechanic. In his younger years, he was instrumental in helping his brother compete in motorcycle drags. He also loved spending time at home with his family – especially when they could watch the University of Louisville Cardinals.

Besides his wife, Mrs. Mary Caldwell, he leaves to cherish his memory:

Three children: Andrea Lynn Caldwell of Louisville, Latonya Broadnax of Indiana, and John Vernon Caldwell of Campbellsville,

Two siblings: Margie Durham of Campbellsville, and James Caldwell of Campbellsville,

Five grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Nell Groves.

The eulogy will be delivered at 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. Family and friends are invited to stay after to share memories and stories.

At the request of Mr. Caldwell, cremation rites will be accorded him after the service.

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Silas “Buddy” Harris

Posted by on Nov 21, 2019


Silas “Buddy” Harris of Campbellsville was born December 29, 1934, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Silas Harris, Sr. and Ermine Nelson Harris. He departed this life at 5:22 P.M., Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville at the age of 84.
Buddy professed faith in Christ and was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. He was a previous member of Campbellsville Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and worked in the preschool ministry. He had also been an active member of the Emmaus Community.
He was a retired employee of Kentucky Utilities Company.
Buddy united in marriage to Mildred Sue Richerson February 17, 1957 and she preceded him in death March 23, 2016. He was a devoted husband and enjoyed spending time with her and their many friends. He was also a loving father and a proud Pappaw to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were a delight to him.
He is survived by three sons and two daughters: Tim Harris and wife, Debbie and Mike Harris of Campbellsville, Karen Edwards and husband,Kelvin of Summersville, Jenny Houk and her husband, Joey of Greensburg and Wynn Harris and wife, Stephanie of Lexington; eight grandchildren: Kalie Edwards-Crowder of Summersville, Erin Beth Harris of Elizabethtown, Sarah Houk- Hayes and husband, Jason of Campbellsville, Kaitlyn Edwards-Taylor and husband, Alex of Greensburg, Lacy Harris of Campbellsville, Stephen Houk and wife, Jossie of Greensburg, Mason Harris and Kaden Harris of Lexington. Buddy was also blessed with four four great-grandchildren: Madeline Crowder, Griffin Hayes, Jacob Hayes and Deacon Taylor; several nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
Buddy was also preceded in death by a brother, James Harris.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, November 22, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Kelvin Edwards
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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