Takayuki "Tak" Ebisuya, 80, of Bardstown, KY (formerly of Campbellsville, KY & Japan), passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at his home. He was born  April 21, 1941 in Korea, the son of the late Masaru and Shiyuko (Morikawa) Ebisuya.

Mr. Ebisuya was a mentor, lecturer, teacher, and educator. He had a deep love for Kentucky, and was an avid Big Blue fan. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Ebisuya earned associates degrees at Campbellsville College and Transylvania University. He would later rejoin Campbellsville College as an instructor, where, under his direction, the Judo team won a championship against Bowling Green in its inceptive year.

SURVIVORS:

Wife: Madonna (Houk) Ebisuya

3 children: Miki Yamamoto & husband Shingo, Scarlett Pike, and Kerrie Benningfield & husband Gerald

6 grandchildren: Mutsuna, Yuna, Olivia Coy, Lucas Coy, Austin Benningfield, and Caleb Benningfield,

A host of other family and friends

There will be a memorial visitation on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 from 3:00pm-5:00pmET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY.

Special thanks go to VNA Home health and staff, Hospice of Nelson County, U of L Hospital and staff, The Advanced Heart Clinic staff and Dr. Dunbar, and Amerimeds for their exceptional care.