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Wendell Ray Rivers, 84, Taylor County, KY (1939-2023)

Wendell Ray Rivers of Campbellsville, son of the late Kenneth Hershel Rivers and Letha Marie Roberts Rivers, was born July 28, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died Sunday, November 26, 2023 in Campbellsville at age 84.

He enjoyed woodworking and selling his crafts at craft shows. Whatever he did, he put his whole heart into it. 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.


He was a retired employee of McFarland's Meat Processing after more than forty years of service.

He united in marriage to Ouida Wethington in June, 1963.

Besides his wife, Ouida Rivers of Campbellsville, Wendell is survived by one son, Damon Rivers of Campbellsville; one sister, Wanda Goerz and husband, Jerry; several cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Wendell was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters: Jim Rivers, Mary Lou Wheatley and Jewell Dean Skiles.

Funeral services, conducted by Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, will be held at 1pmET Friday, December 1, 2023 at Woodlawn Christian Church in Campbellsville by Minister Fella Wilson. Visitation 10am until the service. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery.


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