Ron Luttrell, 86, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born to Arnett and Thelma Holt Luttrell on February 19, 1938 in Russell Springs.
Ron attended Russell County High School. In 1955, he began serving his country in the U.S. Navy. After two years of service, Ron married the love of his life, Oleda Emerson, where they completed his remaining duty time in Jacksonville, Florida.
Ron was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Somerset and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was an airplane pilot and loved flying and playing golf. Ron also enjoyed fishing and was an avid UK sports fan. More than anything, Ron enjoyed being “Granddaddy” to his grandchildren.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Oleda Emerson Luttrell of Russell Springs
2 sons: Joey (Robyn) Luttrell of Zirconia, North Carolina and Chris (Jannette) Luttrell of Somerset
1 daughter: Judi Crabtree (Buddy Whittamore) of Somerset
8 grandchildren: Katy (Scott) Stafford, Ben (Jenn) Luttrell, Tyler (Bethany) Crabtree, Matt (Sarah Beth) Crabtree, Cory (Bri) Crabtree, Allison (Jared) Weddle, Emily “Emmy” (Josh Gangluff), and Nate Luttrell
16 great-grandchildren: Maddy (Jared) Allen, Kenzy Stafford, Daisy Stafford, Joey Scott Stafford, Kelcey Luttrell, Brody Luttrell, Barrett Luttrell, Isaiah McCaffrey, Noah McCaffrey, Kelsey McCaffrey, Avery McCaffrey, Braxton Crabtree, Cameron Crabtree, Will Crabtree, Maggie Jane Crabtree, and Logan Weddle
1 great-great-grandchild: Atticus Allen
In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by one brother, Don Luttrell; one sister, Phyllis Burton; a granddaughter, Sarah Luttrell; and a great-grandson, Isaac Stafford.
Funeral Service: Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Pastor Kent Williams officiating
Burial: Union Cemetery
Visitation: After 12:00pmCT on Saturday at Bernard Funeral Home
Pallbearers: Joe Mann, Jake Luttrell, Sammy Luttrell, Jeremy Burton, Adam Black, Brian Stephens, and Kevin Stephens
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
