Lilburn Hedgespeth, 92, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Hobert Hedgespeth and Lydia Mae Morris Hedgespeth, was born March 17, 1933 in Taylor County, KY. He died at 6:09 P.M. on Sunday, August 3, 2025 in Campbellsville. 

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for several years. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. Lilburn was the retired owner of Lake Village and Ace Hardware. He was a devoted father who was quick to sacrifice for family, came to every event, and always led by example. He was encouraging even when times were tough for him, was guided by his faith and cared deeply for family and friends.

He united in marriage to Pauline Thompson on July 31, 1954 and she preceded him in death on March 14, 1975. He later united in marriage to Eleanor Money Tucker on July 16, 1983.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Eleanor Hedgespeth of Campbellsville

1 son: Tony Hedgespeth & fiance’ Angela Bledsoe of Bowling Green

3 stepchildren: Bill Tucker & wife Janis of Knoxville, Tennessee, John Tucker & wife Vicky of Lexington and Laura Hatcher & husband Danny of Campbellsville

6 grandchildren: T.J. Tucker & wife April of Nashville, Tiffany Barton & husband Daniel and Traci Price & husband Justin of Knoxville, Tennessee, Andrea Henderson & husband Matt of Lexington, Daniel Hatcher & wife Megan and Brittany Hunt & husband Jeff of Campbellsville

Several great-grandchildren

1 brother: Ralph Hedgespeth & wife Galoris of Campbellsville

Several nieces and nephews

Many other relatives & friends

He was also preceded in death by four brothers and one sister: Forster Hedgespeth, Terry Hedgespeth, Clifton Edmond Hedgespeth, Ronald Keith Hedgespeth and Ora Frances Hash.

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, August 11, 2025 at 1:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Dave Griesemer

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

VISITATION: After 10:00amET on Monday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.