Allen Dean Antle, 75, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born on June 22, 1949 in Jamestown, a son of the late Virtis and Lizzie Coffey Antle.

He was a US Army veteran. Allen was a master HVAC Technician and a master electrician, and owner/operator of Antle’s Heating and Cooling. He was a loving husband, dad, and papa to his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

SURVIVORS

His wife of 19 years: Donna Kessinger Antle of Russell Springs

6 children: Kevin (and Melissa) Kessinger of Columbia, Jill (and Ricky) Cook, Amie (and Jackey) Wilson, and Kelly (and Johnny) Sullivan all of Russell Springs, Melissa (and Randy) Collins of Jamestown, and Amanda (and Erica) Foist of Indiana

13 grandchildren: Anthony Cook, Kirstin Curry, Chelsey Sullivan, Kaidan Sullivan, Matilyn Wilson, Jackson Wilson, Kellan Wilson, Christina Davis, Jacob Kessinger, Declan Foist, Asher Foist, Colton Collins, and Luke Collins

12 great-grandchildren: Emily Curry, Elizabeth Curry, Mason Curry, Mackenzie Curry, Bentley Kessinger, Evenleigh Davis, Alora Davis, August Davis, Conner Collins, Braxton Collins, Paisleigh Collins, and Ellie Shepherd

1 brother: Arvil Antle of Louisville

3 sisters: Maxine McClellan and Mary Lee of Indiana; Ida Holt of Jamestown

Special caretakers: Marian and Robbie Jackson

In addition to his parents, Allen was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Burton Antle; four brothers: Joe Antle, Bobby Antle, Roy Antle, and Ernest Antle; and one sister, Evelyn Alexander.

Funeral Service: Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Polston officiating

Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery with full military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard

Visitation: Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Sunday beginning at 7:30amCT at the funeral home

Pallbearers: Jackey Wilson, Ricky Cook, Johnny Sullivan, Jacob Kessinger, Randy Collins, Jackson Wilson, Alvin Severt, and Marcus Allen

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.