James Woodrow Offutt

Mr. James Woody Offutt, 85, of Madisonville, KY, died Thursday, September 29, 2005, at 11:45 A.M., at the Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. \ Born June 12, 1920, in Hopkins County, KY, he was the son of the late J. E. Toby Offutt and Pearl Gatlin Offutt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Edna Slaton, Elise Hicklin, Maude Alice Fox, and Jessie Frances Jennings; and by two brothers, Bubbie Offutt and J. D. Offutt. \ He was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church, American Legion Post 6 and VFW 5480. He was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce and served in WWII. He was a retired auto body technician for several automotive dealerships in Madisonville and a retired farmer. \ Mr. Offutt is survived by his wife, Mildred Offutt of Madisonville; a son and daughter-in-law, Terry & Patty Offutt of Princeton, KY; one brother, Clint Offutt of Madisonville; a granddaughter, Hailey Beth Offutt of Madisonville; and a step-granddaughter, Tori Cornish of Princeton and several nieces and nephews. \ Funeral services will be Sunday, October 2, 2005, at 2:00 P.M., at the Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Mason officiating. Burial will follow in Grapevine Cemetery with military graveside rites by the American Legion Post 6 and VFW Post 5480. \ Visitation will be Sunday from 9:00 A.M. until the service time at the Barnett-Strother Funeral Home. \ Pallbearers will be Sidney Jennings, Joe Hicklin, Johnny Hicklin, Mark Offutt, Larry Offutt and David Offutt. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Rickard, Johnny Offutt, and Jimmy Jennings. \ Memorials may take the form of donations to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. \ \ \