Obituary: James Larry Lyvers, 71, Bardstown
James Larry Lyvers, 71, of Bardstown, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at his home following a battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Samuels. He retired from Jim Beam distillery after 40 years making bourbon. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his best buddies Gary Stallings and John Downs. His fried eggs were unrivaled, and he’d feed folks until they were overfull. He was big-hearted and open-handed, especially when it came to his grandkids who he spoiled as much as possible. His friends were family.
JAMES LARRY LYVERS
He was preceded in death by his parents, Benny Lyvers and Ruth (Thurman) Lyvers of Samuels; and one brother, Tommy Lyvers.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Theresa (Baker) Lyvers; two daughters, Amy Lyvers and Robin (Lyvers) Wood (Joe), both of Bardstown; one son, Pat Lyvers (Angie) of Hodgenville; two sisters Gail Lyvers and Shirley Heath; two brothers, Danny Lyvers and Phillip Lyvers; and five grandchildren, Andy Lyvers-Rouse (Rachel), Selena Lyvers-Rouse, Lauren Newton, Ailyn Wood, and Briley Wood.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, and 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers or other gifts, donations may be made in his honor to the Flaget Cancer Center through Project Hope at www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/flagetgiving.
The Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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