Jackie D. Key, 83, of Bardstown, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at Norton Healthcare. He was born June 25, 1943 in Mackville to the late Forest and Ruby Hall Key.
He was a 1961 graduate of Mackville High School where he played basketball for the Red Devils. He grew up in Mackville Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a retired employee of the Ford Motor Company and lived at Cooper Trail Senior Living the past three years. He was a UK and Cincinnati Reds fan and enjoyed watching hummingbirds flock to the feeders. In his younger years, he enjoyed softball and hunting.
Preceding him in death was one brother, Paul Key.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Benham Key of Shepherdsville; one daughter, Kena Cambron of Elizabethtown; one son, Rick Key (Ashli) of Georgetown; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The graveside service was Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 at the Peter Cemetery in Mackville with the Rev. Ben Brown officiating.
Carey & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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