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1944
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2025
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Roger Gritton Obituary
He retired from G.E., and was a Kentucky Colonel. He was a member of the Whiskey City Cruisers, an avid flea market attendee that got the best deals, and enjoyed going to the casino. He was an avid dice player, and liked watching UK basketball.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tommy and Margie Hahn Gritton; brothers, Ernie Gritton and Paul (Teeny) Gritton; and brothers-in-law, Glenn Nutt and Jimmy Stamper.
He is survived by his son, Shannon Dale Gritton (Tiffiny Jenkins) of Bardstown; fiancee, Bethany Terrell of Bardstown; four bonus grandchildren, Hunter Bryan, Jordan Bryan, Zackery Terrell and Jaden Kennedy; two sisters, Barbara Nutt and Patsy Stamper; brother Billy Joe Gritton; and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Barlow Funeral Home with burial in St. Thomas Cemetery. The Rev. Jim Summers will officiate.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 1. and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, at the funeral home.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Gene Curtsinger
July 4, 2025
Sorry to hear about the loss of Roger he was distant kin i wish we would have stayed in touch !
Sharon Ken Thomas
June 27, 2025
So sorry to read about Roger. We were neighbors for many years. Our sympathy to Bethany and all family. He will be missed.
Ken & Sharon Thomas
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