BELTON – Mitchell Montgomery Sublett, 81, of Belton, died Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 9:08 a.m. at his residence. Born April 10, 1941 in Martwick, he retired from Peabody Coal after 25 years, and was a pastor for Drakesboro Holiness Church since 2005. He would have been married 61 years in August. He loved carpentry and his puppy, “Lucky.” He raised Huskies. He enjoyed doing anything outdoors, like flowers, planting shade trees, and gardening. He faithfully served his Lord, leading several churches in the county and Drakesboro Holiness Church for 17 years. He was an ordained minister of the UAC of JC for 46 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Ree Sublett; sisters, Wanda Sublett, Janice Sublett, and Freda Fondriest; son-in-law, Curt Garrett; brother-in-law, Ron Fondriest; and nephew, Steve Fondriest.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Eleen (Flener) Sublett; children, Lisa (Kenny) Bradshaw, Alison Garrett, Mark Sublett, Michael (Tina) Sublett; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Bobby (Betty) Sublett; and sister, Terri (Jimmy) Ashburn.
Funeral services will be Monday, January 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Lisa Bradshaw, Bro. Mike Foster, Bro. James Mason, and Bro. Eddie Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
