Jerry Wayne Keltner, 78, of Campbellsville, KY (formerly of Columbia), son of the late Ceoda Jack Keltner and Bell Marie Burris Keltner, was born January 2, 1948 in Adair County, KY. He died at 9:20 A.M., Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in Campbellsville. 

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Asbury Church. Jerry was a retired employee of Garrison Construction after 35 years of service. Jerry enjoyed rabbit hunting, coon hunting, riding on the tractor, farming and talking to the cows. He loved his dog, taking care of his family and attempting to play guitar.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 49 years: Judy Keltner of Campbellsville

1 son & 2 daughters: Jermey Keltner & wife Kristin of Columbia, Jamie Keltner Smith & husband DeRon of Elizabethtown, and Shawna Gamble Montgomery & husband Tim of Lexington

7 grandchildren: Keegen Taylor Keltner, DaiJa Eimaj Smith, Trenton Allen Lee Keltner, Keeshon LaTrelle Smith, Keilah Jade Heath, Connor Troy Heath and Alexandra Sha Montgomery

1 brother & 2 sisters: Carolyn Keltner, Becky Janes and Pam Riddle of Columbia

His fur baby: Cheyenne Bodie

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & friends

The family would also like to add a very special “thank you” to Isabelle Briones for being the absolute best in stepping in and helping out when she was needed. We love you, Izzy.

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All services were held privately.

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.