Randy Tharp Obituary
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Tharp and Anna Marie Yates Tharp; one son, Jason Spencer Tharp; and three brothers, Daniel Keith Tharp, Ricky Tharp, and Wayne Tharp.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Cathy Tharp; son, Jeremy Tharp; grandson, Joseph Trenton Lee Tharp, all of Bardstown; eight sisters, Verna Newton, Rita Ringle, Donna Calvert, Linda Stallings, Faye Smith, Pat Beam, Quinda Clark, Pam Hill; three brothers, Dale Tharp, Butch Tharp, and Gary Tharp; and several nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Mass will be 11 am Tuesday May 20, 2025 at the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 4 pm - 8 pm Monday May 19, 2025 and 9 am - 10:15 am Tuesday May 20, at Barlow Funeral Home. Prayers will be held Monday evening at 6 pm.
Memorial contributions may go towards masses.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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