Obituary: John K. Kirtley, 57, Louisville

John K. Kirtley, 57, of Louisville, died due to natural causes Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Louisville. He was born Aug. 8, 1964, in Bardstown to Timothy Hugh and Juanita (Cecil) Kirtley, who both preceded him in death. He was the youngest in the family.

He is survived by seven grieving siblings and their families, Michael Kirtley (Binh) of Paris, France. Mark Kirtley of Baker, Nev., David Kirtley (Mutsumi) of Louisville, Colo., Daniel Kirtley and Stephen Kirtley (Kathy), both of Bardstown, Marian Keesy (Charlie) and Judith Lund (Mark), both of Lexington; two nieces, Ariane Kirtley and Erin Keesy; seven nephews, Tercelin, Ryan Kirtley, Brent Kirtley, Eric Kirtley, Drew Kirtley, Zachary Keesy and Jeremy Lund; and his former spouse Aubine, who loved him dearly.

He was buried next to his parents in a private ceremony on Aug. 9, 2022, in St. Joseph Cemetery in Bardstown. The family will hold a public celebration of life on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Wickland Estate, 550 Bloomfield Road in Bardstown. The family will begin receiving guests at 10:30 a.m. followed by the celebration program at 11:15 a.m. A potluck luncheon will follow the program.

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

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