Burnette Farley

Burnette Farley, age 81, of Paducah, Kentucky, formerly of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Monday, August 26, 2024, at home in the company of his wife and large family of pets.

 Burnette was born in Murray, Kentucky on October 2, 1942, to O.B. and Rovine Farley. He attended Murray High School and served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. 

 He worked as a brick later for several years, a trade he learned from his father, then at General Tire in Mayfield. He later worked as a fireman at Ft. Cambell Army Base as civil service until he retired. He attended Temple Baptist Church and Schneidman Road Baptist Church in Paducah. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #105 F. & A.M. in Murray. Burnette enjoyed spending time at home with his pets, watching U.K. Basketball, gardening, fishing, bargain hunting, and cooking. He was well known for the hot sweet mustard that he made. He was a friendly fun-loving man who enjoyed playing pranks on people and was always willing to help someone in any way he could. 

 He is survived by his wife, Maxine; his brother, Mike Farley and wife Debbie of Murray, Kentucky; his son, Keith Farley of Longmont, Colorado; daughter, Kim Kernell and husband Kevin of Rogersville, Tennessee; two grandsons, Clayton Kernell and wife Tiffany of Murray, Kentucky and Aaron Kernell and wife Amber of Rogersville, Tennessee; and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Margie Farley; sister, Sharon Colson; stepbrother, Terry Allbritton; infant daughter, Donna Farley; and special little companion, Critter. 

 A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Bro. Brian Hodge officiating. Burial will follow in the Murray City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 

 Expressions of sympathy can be made to the McGangsters Cat Rescue, C/O Lone Oak Animal Clinic, 125 Augusta Avenue, Paducah, Kentucky 42003, Temple Baptist Church, 755 Berger Road, Paducah, Kentucky 42003, or Schneidman Road Baptist Church, 4350 Schneidman Rd, Paducah, Kentucky 42003.

 Online condolences can be made at, www.jhchurchill.com