Richard Chelf

Richard Chelf of Elk Horn, son of the late Elbert Burk Chelf and Lennie Stayton Chelf, was born May 3, 1935 in Adair County, Kentucky.  He died at 12:27 A.M., Monday, January 16, 2023 in Louisville.   Age: 87

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Feathersburg Church of God.

Richard was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army.   While serving, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Parashutist Badge and the Expert Infantry Badge.

He was a retired tool and dye employee with Parker Kalon in Campbellsville.

He enjoyed coon hunting, horse riding, traveling and collecting knives and especially loved spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids.

Richard united in marriage to Shirley Burress September 22, 1960 and she preceded him in death October 3, 2018.  

He is survived by one son and one daughter:  Kenneth Chelf and wife, Tiffany of Elk Horn and Kathy Evans and husband, Jerry of Magnolia; four grandchildren: Casey Chelf and significant other, Emily Brewer, Ashley Chelf Nelson and husband, Joe and Zachary Chelf of Elk Horn and Stephen Evans and wife, Kayla of Magnolia; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Richard was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Stephanie Evans; two brothers and three sisters:  Herbert Chelf, Ralph Chelf, Louise Sumner, Joyce Weil and Jeanette Chelf.

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VISITATION:  5:00 - 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Craig Huddleston

BURIAL: Callahan Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

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