Joseph Michael “Mike” Bandy, 77, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Baptist Health in Lexington. He was born August 27, 1947 in Marion County, KY to the late Garland Joseph and Caryland Goodwin Bandy.
Mike was retired from the Kentucky State Police.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Phyllis Burress Bandy of Columbia
1 son: Joe Scott Bandy of Columbia
2 daughters: Carrie Bandy and Lisa Kemp both of Columbia
5 grandsons: Waydon Yates of Lexington, Ethan Pierce of North Carolina, Brandon Pierce of Tennessee, Jacob Pierce of Columbia, Colton Kemp of Columbia
2 nieces: Karen O’Daniel and Tammy Hill
Several great-nieces, great-nephews, several other relatives & friends
Funeral Service: Monday, October 28, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Dwan Hadley officiating
Burial: Cane Valley Cemetery with honors by Kentucky State Police Honor Guard
Visitation: After 4:00 P.M. Sunday
Instead of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital which can be left at the funeral home.
Casket Bearers: His five grandsons and Toby Absher
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.







