John Bushell

1968 - 2026

John Bushell, 57, of Bardstown, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at his residence. He was born on May 2, 1968, in Seoul, South Korea. John worked and was also a union member for Fuji Seal. He was an Army veteran for six years service with the 11th Armor Cavalry Unit in Operation Desert Storm. He loved to cook for his family and friends and was an outdoorsman and hunter. John loved the Atlanta Braves, Dallas Cowboys and Alabama football "Roll Tide." Most of all John was a wonderful husband, father and a friend.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Bushell Sr.; his mother Kyong Grosshans; and his son, River Tyler Bushell.
He is survived by his wife, Melissa Bushell; his son, Brady Bushell, both of Bardstown; stepdad, Kent Grosshans of Phenix City, Ala.; two sisters, Mary Bushell and Diana Folk; and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Barlow Funeral Home with burial in Bardstown Cemetery with military honors by the Marion County Veteran Honor Guard. Deacon Steve Heil will officiate.
Visitation will be held 3 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, and 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the funeral home. A prayer service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may go to the American Cancer Society.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.