James Francis “Jimmy” Willett, 89, of New Haven, died Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at his home. He was born July 9, 1933, in Louisville. He was a farmer who retired from General Electric. He was a Merchant Marine, a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War, and a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Leona Culver; and his stepfather, Pat Culver.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Martha Wimpsett Willett of New Haven; six children,
four daughters, Roberta (Mike) Love, Laura (Mike) Ballard, Donna Blandford, and Betty (Tony) Willett, all of Nelson County; two sons, Danny (Diane) Willett and Mark (Sherry) Willett, both of Nelson County; two half-sisters, Louise Smith, and Rita Rapier of Nelson County; one half-brother, Jodie Smith; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
The Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, at St. Thomas Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery with the Rev. Steven Reeves officiating.
Visitation is 3 – 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, and 9-10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022 with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Monday evening.
Memorial contributions may go to St. Thomas Catholic Church or Masses.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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