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Luther O Beckett

August 6, 1924 ~ November 30, 2016 (age 92) 92 Years Old
Luther O. Beckett, 92, of Harrison County, KY, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the Cedar Ridge Health Care Campus.
He was born August 6, 1924 in Harrison Co., KY , a son of the late Walker and Verna Price Beckett.
Mr. Beckett was a faithful and devoted member of the Curry United Methodist Church, an honorably discharged Army veteran, having served during WWII, a former Rotary Club member and he was the retired, Executive Vice President and CEO,  of First Federal Savings Bank in Cynthiana.
A sister Edith Beckett, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Palmer Beckett, two sons, Michael L. (Linda) Beckett, Harrison Co., Darrin P. Beckett, Versailles, 3 grandchildren, Michael Lynn (Lisa) Beckett, Gayle Ross (Jessica) Beckett, Amanda Beckett, 6 great grandchildren, Whitney Lynn, Andrew Lane, Zacharie Ross, Bethany Madison, Samuel Ethan and Lucas Lowell Beckett, all of Harrison County.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Monday, December 5, 2016 at the Drake-Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home,  officiated by,  Rev. Tim Thompson, Rev. Jerry Beck and Rev. Ray Snider, burial will follow the service in the Battle Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-5  PM Sunday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Michael, Gayle, Andrew, and Zacharie Beckett, Donald Hill.
Honorary Pallbearers: Dr. Henry Norfleet, Dr. Wilbur Wilson, Charles R. Laytart, Mark Patrick and Bill Doan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Curry United Methodist Church, or the Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children and Youth, 2050 Lexington Rd, P. O. Box 749, Versailles, KY 40383.

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Battle Grove Cemetery
531 East Pike Street
Cynthiana, KY 41031


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