J.C. Rector, 83, of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at his residence. He was born on December 13, 1939, in Columbia, KY to the late Sam and Nina Stargel Rector.

Mr. Rector attended the Millerfield Brethren in Christ Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, riding side by sides, talking on his C B radio where he was known as “Whistler” and spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

4 children: Jeff Rector (L A) of Louisville, KY, Steve Rector of Versailles, KY, Lisa Rector Jones of Nicholasville, KY, and Jason Rector of Columbia, KY

4 grandchildren: Anthony Rector (Heather), Jacob Jones, Carmon Rector, and Nakisha Stargel

3 great-grandchildren: Amillia Rector-Gray, Sawyer Rector, and Bryson Derifield

1 sister: Nelda Wolford (Randall) of Louisville, KY

Special friend: James “Jim” Caswell of Louisville, KY

Several nieces & nephews

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife and mother of his children, Helen Faye Burton Rector; two brothers: J. W. and Jerry Rector; and four sisters: Clementine Rector Hale, Susie Rector Goodin, Jewell Rector Belton, and Linda Rector Kerns.

Funeral Service: Monday, April 17, 2023 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Troy Grider officiating

Burial: Tarter Cemetery

Visitation: Monday after 10:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Steven Rector, Carmon Rector, Jim Caswell, Jason Caswell, Jonathan Caswell, and Anthony Rector.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.