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Bert Spalding, 81, of Bardstown, passed away Thursday November 23, 2023 at Landmark of Bardstown. He was born July 16, 1942 in Nelson County, retired from General Electric and Tower Automotive, United States Army Reserves veteran, and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Benedict and Matilda Spalding; and three sisters, Rita Riley, Eunice Spalding, and Janice Spalding.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Thompson Spalding of Bardstown; two children, Amy Spalding Reavis of Nashville, and Jody (Karen) Spalding of Bardstown; seven grandchildren, John Reavis, Benjamin Reavis, Megan Spalding, Ginny Spalding, Sara Spalding, Ryan Spalding, and Jackson Spalding; five brothers, Danny Spalding, Jude Spalding, Randall Spalding, Gene Spalding, and John Spalding; sister, Julie Wagner; and several nieces and nephews.
His Memorial Mass will be 11:00 am Tuesday November 28, 2023 at Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral. Visitation will be 4 - 8 pm Monday November 27 at Barlow Funeral Home, with a prayer service Monday evening.
Memorial contributions may go to St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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