James Harold “Jimmy” Nolley, 80, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Hulet and Mary Ermine (Benningfield) Nolley, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, July 17, 2026 at his home. 

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Nolley was a talented mechanic by trade and was a cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend. He especially enjoyed time spent with those he loved, whether shooting pool or pitching horseshoes, - and arguing politics. As a young man, Jimmy loved to listen to - and learn from - older folks, and his natural curiosity helped him gain a unique knowledge about how things worked (or didn’t), and he was usually right about the things he said. He had a innate ability to find purpose and value for things many wouldn’t; it wasn’t junk, he’d say, he just didn’t need it at the moment. His leadership, compassion, and friendship will be dearly missed for generations.

SURVIVORS:

His spouse of 45 years: Debbie (Corbin) Nolley

3 children: Ashley Nolley Hash, Lisa Brewer, and Todd Nolley & wife Lorie

10 grandchildren: Grant Rodgers, Cailie Jeffries & husband Adam, Candace Sneed & husband Jason, Blake Brewer & wife Danielle, Drew Nolley & wife Paige, Andrea Sullivan & husband Joshua, Grace Beck & husband Jon, Jeffrey Nolley & fiancé Mary Farmer, Kaden Nolley, and Lauren Nolley

A host of other extended family members & friends

Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Greg Nolley; and five siblings: Charles Nolley, Elwood Nolley, Elbert Nolley, Ingram Nolley, and Jana Bellinger.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, July 24, 2026 at 1:00pmET (12:00pmCT) in the chapel of L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville

VISITATION: Beginning at 11:00amET (10:00amCT) on Friday 

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.