Orville Glenn Whittle, 84, of Nancy, KY passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. Born on November 22, 1936 in Russell County, KY, he was a son of the late Jessie and Fannie Wilson Whittle.
Orville was the former owner and operator of Pier Gas Station. He enjoyed fast cars, hunting and fishing. Orville was well-known for making the best “dough ball” fish bait. He will be remembered for having a heart for people and being a kind, caring person.
In addition to his parents, Orville was preceded in death by five brothers, Gary Whittle, Terrill Whittle, Jessie Whittle, Jr., Odell Whittle, and Raymond Whittle.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Beverly Jones Whittle of Nancy, KY whom he wed on January 7, 1960
1 son: Glenn Whittle (& fiancé Stacy) of Corydon, Indiana
2 daughters: Donna Nichols (& Scott) of Russell Springs, KY; Sarah Jessie Bryant of Greensburg, KY
8 grandchildren
1 great-grandchild
Funeral Service: Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home
Burial: McBeath Cemetery
Visitation: 12:00pm-2:00pmCT on Thursday
Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings are required.
Orville’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
