John Bernard ‘John Bill’ Raley, 50, St. Francis

John Bernard “John Bill” Raley, 50, of St. Francis, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at his sister’s residence in Loretto.

JOHN BERNARD 'JOHN BILL' RALEY

He was born May 24, 1961, and was a former employee of Owens-Illinois Company in Bardstown and Peterson Farms in New Hope.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Ambrose “Bill” and Catherine Thelma Mattingly Raley and an infant brother, James Raley.

Survivors include his daughter, Ashley (Andy) Wright of Lebanon; three sisters, Dianne (Randy) Mattingly and Debra (David) Hill both of Loretto and Margaret Thompson (Terry Ballard) of St. Francis; a brother, Joe (Brenda) Raley of St. Francis; a granddaughter, Drew Wright at home and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2011, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, St. Francis, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. R. Joseph Hemmerle will be the celebrant.

Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 5 p.m. Sunday.

Memorial contributions may go toward funeral expenses.

Pallbearers will be Randy Mattingly, Jr., Billy Thompson, Justin Hill, Shawn Raley, Ricky Mattingly, Mikey Robey, Mark Robey and Tommy Downs.

Mattingly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information, visit www.mattinglyfuneralhome.com.

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