Richard Chelf, 87, of Elkhorn, KY, son of the late Elbert Burk Chelf and Lennie Stayton Chelf, was born May 3, 1935 in Adair County, KY. He died at 12:27 A.M. on Monday, January 16, 2023 in Louisville.   

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Feathersburg Church of God. Richard was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army.   While serving, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Parashutist Badge and the Expert Infantry Badge. He was a retired tool and dye employee with Parker Kalon in Campbellsville. He enjoyed coon hunting, horse riding, traveling and collecting knives and especially loved spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids.

Richard united in marriage to Shirley Burress September 22, 1960 and she preceded him in death October 3, 2018.  

SURVIVORS:

1 son & 1 daughter: Kenneth Chelf & wife Tiffany of Elkhorn and Kathy Evans & husband Jerry of Magnolia

4 grandchildren: Casey Chelf & significant other Emily Brewer, Ashley Chelf Nelson & husband Joe and Zachary Chelf of Elkhorn, and Stephen Evans & wife Kayla of Magnolia

8 great-grandchildren

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & friends

Richard was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Stephanie Evans; two brothers and three sisters: Herbert Chelf, Ralph Chelf, Louise Sumner, Joyce Weil and Jeanette Chelf.

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VISITATION: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 11:00amET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Craig Huddleston

BURIAL: Callahan Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR THE WOUNDED WAR PROJECT AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.