Willie Leon Tungate, 88, of Campbellsville, KY was born in Marion County on January 1, 1931 to the late Enos and Rhoda Ellen (Howell) Tungate. He departed this life on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at his home.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mannsville Christian Church.
Mr. Tungate was a veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1951-1953. After leaving the service, he continued farming and driving trucks, and doing whatever else he could to be productive and make ends meet for his family. He had a strong work ethic throughout his life, and truly enjoyed helping others. Fishing with his family or laughing with friends around a dinner table were two of his favorite things.
SURVIVORS:
3 children: Leona Armstrong & husband Jacob of Campbellsville, Tom Tungate of Mannsville, and Doyle Tungate of Campbellsville
1 sister-in-law: Betty Tungate of Campbellsville
Special friend: Juanita Followell of Campbellsville
7 grandchildren
8 great-grandchildren
1 great-great grandchild
A host of extended family & friends
Funeral Service: Friday, June 14, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville
Burial: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemeter with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
Visitation: Thursday, June 13, from 5:00-8:00pmET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home
In lieu flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River or the Disabled American Veterans organization. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of lrpetty.com.
