Rev. Gene Arthur Weddle, 91 of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Carl and Bobbie (Chaney) Weddle, was born November 11, 1934 in Somerset, KY and departed this life on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Taylor Regional Hospital. 

He was a retired Methodist Minister in the Kentucky Annual Conference. Gene enjoyed watching the UK Wildcats, watching movies, and cherished his Viper Indy 500 pace car, taking cruises with his wife, spending time with family and friends, but most of all was his dedication to the Lord.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Mary Weddle, who preceded him in death on March 29, 2002.

SURVIVORS:

Hs wife: Rev. Carol (Gruner) Weddle of Campbellsville

1 son: David Owen Weddle & wife Sue of Montana

2 step-children: Laura Dicken & husband Richard of Campbellsville and Jill Davis & husband Michael of Lexington

1 sister: Ann Cassada of Danville

4 grandchildren: Abbie Dicken of Campbellsville, Mackenzie Davis of Lexington, Jake Dicken & wife Julianna of Oak Grove, and Levi Dicken & fiancé McKenzie Dixon of Campbellsville

His dog: Cooper

A host of other relatives & friends

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pmET at Campbellsville First Methodist Church with Rev. Terry Swan and Rev. J. Paul Dicken officiating

INTERMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

VISITATION: Saturday after 11:00amET at the church

MEMORIALS: Antioch Methodist Church Fund or Hosparus, both can be made at the funeral home or at the church on Saturday

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY is in charge of the arrangements.