Jerry Coomes, 74, Bardstown

Jerry Coomes, 74, of Bardstown, died Friday, June 14, 2013, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was born Sept. 25, 1938, in Nelson County. He was the owner/operator of High Grove Grocery, a former employee of Leo’s Heating and Air, an Air Force veteran and of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Laura Coomes; his parents, Burr Edward II and Annie Beam Coomes; five brothers, Burr Edward Coomes III, John Coomes, James Coomes, Sam Coomes and David Coomes; three sisters, Frankie Mattingly, Lorindi Coomes and Juanita Coomes.

He is survived by three sisters, Edna Earl Yugal of Arizona, Mary Bill Bauer and Elsie Creek (Tom), both of Louisville; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home with cremation to follow. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in the Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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