Johnnie Milton Blythe, age 82 of Knob Lick, KY, formerly of Cumberland County, KY, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at his home, having attained the age of 82 years, 6 months, and 10 days. He was born in Turkey Neck Bend (Monroe County), KY on Tuesday, July 2, 1935, the son of Cleveland “Cleve” and Molly (Logan) Blythe.
He was of Baptist faith and attended Cornerstone Community Church. He was a Ferry Boat Operator, a Farmer, a Gospel Singer and a talented Musician.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pansy (Arms) Blythe, whom he wed on Friday, May 1, 1953, brothers, Millard Blythe, Raymond Blythe, sisters, Alma Scott, Alta Willis, and an infant sister.
SURVIVORS:
3 Children: Judy (and Jerry) Spears of Summer Shade, KY; Peggy (and Harold) Spears of Louisville, KY; Wayne (and Tammy) Blythe of Edmonton, KY
1 Half-brother: Billy Blythe of Burkesville, KY
3 Half-sisters: Lela Guess of Burkesville, KY; Madie Capps of Burkesville, KY; Winifred Bledsoe of Louisville, KY
7 Grandchildren: Tracy Spears (Richard) Beckwith; Tanya (Charlie) Matthews; Charles (Tabatha) Spears; Ricky (Hollie) Spears; Chad (Rebecca) Pennington; Melanie Blythe; Cody Blythe
7 Great-Grandchildren: Halli Spears, Christa Spears, Phillip Wade Spears, Isabelle Spears, Alyvia Spears, Emma Matthews & Ace Pennington
Funeral service: Monday, January 15, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home with Bro. Joey Bunch & Bro. Charlie Matthews officiating.
Burial will be in the Murley Cemetery in Cumberland County, KY.
The family will receive friends after 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2018 until the funeral hour on Monday.
Norris-New Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of all the arrangements.
