James L. "Jim" Risen, 78, of Bee Spring passed away at 12:30 PM May 26, 2021 at Norton Hospital in Louisville.
The Green County native was a machine operator for P. Lorillard Tobacco Co. and an ordained minister of the gospel. He was the son of Dewey C. Johnson of Louisville, who survives and the late Wilma Muhrl Risen and the husband of the late Helen Johnson Risen. He was preceded in death by a sister, Darlene Johnson. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Old Jock Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM Wednesday. Also surviving are three daughters, Debbie Kendrick of Fairdale, Vickie Huffman of Mt. Washington and Renea Hunt Cilone (Kevin) of Mammoth Cave; two sons, James L. "Jimmy" Risen Jr. and George Tracy Hunt both of Bee Spring; six loving grandchildren, Michael Huffman (Lynda) and Chris Huffman both of Mt. Washington, Trista L. Welch (Sam) of Campbellsville, Crystal Bratcher (Jimmy) and Dustin Hunt both of Bee Spring and Tiffany Coots (Austin) of Brownsville; 11 great grandchildren, Devin Jones, Alex Huffman, Abi Huffman, Jessica Huffman, Kearstin Huffman, Katie Huffman, Cole Huffman, Chase Coots, Lincoln Coots Aspen Coots and Leyla Bratcher; three great-great-grandchildren, Jaxson Jones, Messiah Sauer and Ryder Elble; and his best friend, Lavonda Large. Comments are closed.
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