William Lewis Elmore, 87, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Guy and Mary Lou (Thomas) Elmore, was born in Taylor County on June 16, 1934. He departed this life on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Rex Robley VA Medical Center.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Elmore was a former salesman for Burkholder Insurance, and worked at Cox Interior as a security guard for almost 20 years following his retirement. A former constable, he was made an honorary deputy by Sheriff Junior Sprowles. Mr. Elmore had served his country honorably in the United States Army, and was a member of Elkhorn Masonic Lodge F&AM #568 and Scottish Rite.

He was also preceded in death by Mrs. Audrey Jeanette (Malone) Elmore, and a son, Kenneth Elmore.

SURVIVORS:

3 children: Stephen Elmore & wife Crystal Kaye of Campbellsville, Patrick Lewis Elmore & wife Jamie of Shepherdsville, and William Lewis Elmore Spitler & wife Leann of Illinois

6 grandchildren: Jason Elmore, Benjamin Elmore, Kristy Hensley, Audrey Elmore, Madison Elmore, and William “Billy” Spitler

2 great-grandchildren: Jaden Elmore and Lilly Elmore

A host of other family members and friends.

Funeral Service: Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 1:00pmET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Michael Mustain  officiating. Cremation will be accorded Mr. Elmore following the funeral.

Internment: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

Visitation: Saturday, June 11, from 11:00amET until time for the service at the funeral home

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Elkhorn Masonic Lodge #568. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or online through the “Donations” tab on the lrpetty.com website.