Arnold Earl “Hambone” McGaha, 81, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. He was born in Adair County, KY on May 28, 1942, to the late Virtus and Rosa Lee Burton McGaha.
Mr. McGaha is of the Christian faith and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Brenda Burton McGaha of Columbia, KY
4 children: Gary McGaha (Marcy) of Louisville, KY, Keith McGaha of Columbia, KY, Kellie McGaha of Columbia, KY and Katie Stilts (Stephen) of Columbia, KY
3 grandchildren: Michelle McGaha of Louisville, KY, Elizabeth Smith (Josh) of Columbia, SC, and Jenna McGaha (Preston Cundiff) of Columbia, KY
1 great-grandson: Hunter Douglas Smith
1 brother: Gerald McGaha (Margaret) of Louisville, KY
Several nieces, nephews, friends & other relatives
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda Louetta Rich McGaha and a brother, Glenn McGaha.
Funeral Service: Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Jon Stilts officiating
Burial: Free Union Cemetery
Visitation: Friday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and Saturday morning until time for the service
Pallbearers: Preston Cundiff, Dexter Mann, Allen McGowan, Ray Stilts, Arnie Robertson, Justin Todd. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael York, Bruce Lawless, Josh Smith, and Brian Tarter
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
