Russell Slemp, age 69, of Means, KY formerly of Stanton, died on Friday, Feb. 7, 2014 at University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY. Born in Stanton, KY he was the son of the late Luther and Mamie Pridemore Slemp and he attended the Hatcher's Creek Church of God. He was a retired carpenter with W. H. Hodge Incorporated and he was a former member of the carpenter's union. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Ann Slemp. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Cole Slemp; one son, Darin (Delia) Slemp of Clay City, KY; one stepson, James (Leilani) Cole of Stanton, KY; five brothers: Ishmael (Ann) Slemp, Bascomb (Barbara) Slemp and Charlie (Darlene) Slemp all of Stanton, KY, Stanley (Ann) Slemp of Jeffersonville, KY and Darrell (Darlene) Slemp of Clay City, KY; two sisters: Virginia Puckett of Jeffersonville, KY and Joanie Covey of Mt. Sterling, KY; two grandchildren, Luther Cape Slemp and Sophia Adison Slemp; three step grandchildren, Ricky Marsden, Brian Marsden and Kaitlyn Marsden and special mother-in-law, Lorine Booth. Visitation begins at 5:00 P.M. Sunday and funeral services officiated by Bro. Roy Jackson with eulogy by Jesse Rogers will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY. Interment will be in the Slemp Cemetery with Justin Slemp, Eric Slemp, Marvin Slemp, Keith Profitt, Cameron Covey, Kevin Slemp and David Slemp serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Ricky Marsden, Brian Marsden, Kyle Goins, Jared Pence, Tanner Goins, Justin DeWitt and Ryan DeWitt. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com
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