Willie Etheridge, 85, of Benton, KY passed away at 3:00AM Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at his home.
Willie retired from the Kenlake State Resort Park after 17 years, and was a member of the Walnut Grove Church of Christ.
He is survived by one son, Dale Etheridge of Benton, KY; his sister, June Edwards and her husband Bob of Benton, KY; three grandchildren, Amanda Powell and her husband Trent, Chris Etheridge and his wife Christina and Justin Etheridge; six great grandchildren, Zach Etheridge, Abby Etheridge, Brayden Powell, Braxton Powell, Brindley Powell and Kelsey Etheridge; and several nieces and nephews.
Willie was preceded in death by his wife, Lalah A. Henderson Etheridge; a son, David Etheridge; three sisters, Chloie Newton, Loveda Salyers and Floy Vick; and three brothers, Toy Etheridge, Orvil Etheridge and S.T. Etheridge. His parents were William Rufus Etheridge and Stella Starks Etheridge.
Funeral services will be at 11:00AM on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Filbeck-Cann & King Funeral Home. Kevin Williams and Murray Riley will officiate, and burial will follow in the Unity Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Friday, May 22, 2015 at Filbeck-Cann & King Funeral Home.
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