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 had resided 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.
He was preceded in death by 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 is 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 at the Peter Cemetery in Mackville with the Rev. Ben Brown officiating.
The Carey & Son Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements.
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