GREENVILLE – Johnny Ray Bethel, 76, of Greenville, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital. Born February 5, 1945, in Muhlenberg County. He was a construction worker at TVA, and a member of Second Baptist Church in Greenville. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed hunting, playing pool, woodworking, building things, and painting. He was a UK basketball fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt and Evelyn Bethel; and brothers, Jim Ben Bethel and Ralph Bethel.
Survivors include his wife, Linda West Bethel; daughter, Stephanie Thompson of Greenville; son, Wes (Duska) Bethel of Greenville; grandchildren, Emma Thompson, Miles Bethel, and Elliot Bethel; sister, Linda Threlkeld of Owensboro; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services will be Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville, with Dr. Kevin Milburn officiating. Burial to follow with military honors. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
