Wendell Ray Rivers

Wendell Ray Rivers July 28, 1939 - November 26, 2023

Wendell Ray Rivers of Campbellsville, son of the late Kenneth Hershel Rivers and Letha Marie Roberts Rivers, was born July 28, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 9:49 A.M., Sunday, November 26, 2023 in Campbellsville.    Age:  84

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Woodlawn Christian Church, where he served as a Deacon, Elder and church clerk for many years.

Wendell was a retired employee of McFarland’s Meat Processing after more than forty years of service.

He united in marriage to Ouida Wethington in June, 1963. 

Wendell enjoyed woodworking and selling his crafts at craft shows.  Whatever he did, he put his whole heart into it.

Besides his wife, Ouida Rivers of Campbellsville, Wendell is survived by one son, Damon Rivers of Campbellsville; one sister, Wanda Goerz and husband, Jerry; several cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.  

Wendell was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters:  Jim Rivers, Mary Lou Wheatley and Jewell Dean Skiles. 

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday at Woodlawn Christian Church

FUNERAL SERVICE:   1:00 P.M., Friday, December 1, 2023 at Woodlawn Christian  Church in Campbellsville by Minister Fella Wilson 

BURIAL:  Brookside Cemetery

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