John A. Klein

MURRAY, Ky. — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John A. Klein, age 69, who departed this life peacefully on Jan. 12, 2026, while diving in Little Cayman Island, his favorite place in the world.

John was born in Chicago, Ill., on May 4, 1956, the only child to Alfred and Dorothy Davison Klein.

John was a retired president of a global manufacturing company headquartered in Minnesota. He was also the former plant manager of Techno Trim in Maysville for several years in the 90's. John was currently a member of the Journey church in Murray, Ky., where he was a long-standing member of the security team.

John was also actively involved in his POA in the Western Shores community located on Kentucky Lake where he was currently serving as their President. John was always willing to help people and always giving of his time when needed. But what he loved most was spending time with family and fishing with his kids and grandkids on Kentucky Lake. He was a loving and devoted dad and papaw.

John is survived by the love of his wife, Angela Reed Klein, whom he shared 31 years of travel, adventures, and memories with. Besides his wife, he is survived by five children, Jennifer (Steve) Davis of Ala.; Jaime (Scott) Cornelius, of Union, Ky.; Jeremy (Tanya) Poe of Maysville; Joshua Poe of Brooksville; and Jillian (Pat) Tullock of St. Louis, Mo. John is also survived by his 11 grandchildren, Stephanie Wilms, Tiffany Henderson, Zachary Hunt, Brittany Hunt, Bobbi Keilman, Colten Cornelius, Alaina and Caden Poe, Jacob Poe, and Hayden and Seelie Tullock. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren plus a great-grandson due in March. John is also survived by his mother-in-law, Barbara Reed of Brooksville, brothers-in-law David (Kathy) Reed; Jim (Sandy) Reed; Carroll (Tammy) Reed; and Sister-in-law Pam (Sam Hall) Brooks, and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life at Fairview Christian Church on Route 1159 in Johnsville, KY, on Feb. 28, 2026. Family and friends will be welcomed from 2-4 with a eulogy service given by Gary Figgins at 4.