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Donald McBeath Obituary
Master Sgt. McBeath was retired from the U.S. Air Force and civil service at Fort Knox. He was an avid bluegrass fan, avid gardener and attended Radcliff United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Betty L. McBeath; three daughters, Valerie Dickson and her husband, Tim, of Apollo Beach, Florida, Michelle Ferguson and her husband, Danny, of Fort Payne, Alabama, and Kathie Karem and her husband, Fred, of Louisville; three grandchildren, Melody, Bryce and Dylan; a brother, Danny McBeath; a nephew, Shawn McBeath; and a niece, Shannon Dolfie.
The funeral Mr. McBeath is at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Radcliff United Methodist Church, 275 S. Woodland Drive in Radcliff. Burial with military honors follows in North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Chism Family Funeral Home in Vine Grove and continues from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the church.
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Caren Donohue
August 15, 2019
Mrs McBeath and family
We were your neighbors on Thomas St for over 15 years. We have fond memories of Mr. McBeath working in his garden and yard. We send you our love
The Donohue Family
Bettie Aaron Emerson
August 14, 2019
RIP Sgt McBeath.
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