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Thelbert Morehead

Bandana Mar. 28, 1935 | Nov. 01, 2015
Bandana | Mar. 28, 1935 | Nov. 01, 2015

Thelbert Morehead, 80, of Bandana, KY went home to be with Jesus, November 1st, 2015 at his home.  He was a member of Spring Bayou Baptist Church of Kevil, where he was the Sunday School teacher of the Potpourri class.  He was an avid follower of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kentucky Wildcat Basketball.  He was retired from Hagood Oil of Barlow and formerly employed with Modine of Paducah, a proud veteran of the U.S Army, and proud Grandy of his two Grandbabies.

Theb was physically born March 28th, 1935 in Ragland, KY along with his twin brother Elbert.  He was gloriously reborn March 30th 1974 at New Hope Baptist Church in Monkey’s Eyebrow.  His testimony was that of a radically changed man.  He didn’t have a religious experience but a total life change that was noticed by his family, friends, and to all that came in contact with him.

Theb is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elaine Morehead, 2 children; Tracie (Kelly) Smith of Bandana, and Wesley (Stephanie) Morehead of Ragland ; two grandchildren, Taylor Smith of Bandana and Emily Morehead of Ragland, two sisters, Frances Reams of Paducah and Maggie Jo (Joe) Cooper of LaCenter. His mother-in-law, Ruth “Tootsie” Owens, two sister-in-laws Marsha (Jim) Wedgewood and Nada (Russell) Myatt, all of Bandana, several nieces and nephews.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Halbert “Humpy” and Maggie Morehead, 4 brothers, George, James “Bud”, Junior, and Elbert and 6 sisters Johnnie, Louise, Pauline, Mary, Alma, and Ethelyne.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 3rd from 5pm to 8pm at Spring Bayou Baptist Church in Kevil and Wednesday morning after 9am.  A celebration of Theb’s life will be Wednesday, November 4th at 1:00 pm at Spring Bayou Baptist Church in Kevil.  His pastors, Bro. Terry Tipton, Bro. Kevin Patterson, and his son Bro. Wes Morehead, with bring the messages. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the Spring Bayou Building fund.


Morrow Funeral Chapel
376 West Ky Dr.
LaCenter, KY 42056
Email : morrowfc@brtc.net Phone : 270-665-9222