Wendell Ray Rivers, 84, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Kenneth Hershel Rivers and Letha Marie Roberts Rivers, was born July 28, 1939 in Taylor County, KY. He died at 9:49amET on Sunday, November 26, 2023 in Campbellsville.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Woodlawn Christian Church, where he served as a Deacon, Elder and church clerk for many years. Wendell was a retired employee of McFarland’s Meat Processing after more than 40 years of service. He enjoyed woodworking and selling his crafts at craft shows. Whatever he did, he put his whole heart into it.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 60 years: Ouida Rivers of Campbellsville
1 son: Damon Rivers of Campbellsville
1 sister: Wanda Goerz & husband Jerry
Several cousins, nieces, nephews & many friends
Wendell was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters: Jim Rivers, Mary Lou Wheatley and Jewell Dean Skiles.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, December 1, 2023 at 1:00pmET at Woodlawn Christian Church in Campbellsville by Minister Fella Wilson and Bro. Ken Vincent
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
VISITATION: After 10:00amET on Friday at Woodlawn Christian Church
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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