Phil Crume McKay

Phil Crume McKay of Bardstown passed away on the evening of August 14 at the age of 74 years, concluding a life well led.

Phil is survived by his wife Jann, his children Brooke, Susan Thomas, Ben, Mehgan Lott, and Eric Lott, as well as five grandchildren, and his siblings Susan Medley, Rick McKay (Nathalie), Ann Rosalie Ballard (Bobby), Guthrie McKay (Meg), and his favorite brother Adam, as well as his many Guthrie and McKay family cousins. 

Phil was predeceased by his parents Phil and Nancy, his brother Tommy, his son-in-law Derek Smith, and his special brother – in – law Tom Medley.

Phil was an outstanding young athlete, earning All–State honors in football as a receiver (while scoring two touchdowns in the winning state championship game his junior year), leading his Bardstown High School basketball team to its first regional title in 20 years as the sole senior on the team, and excelling as a top hitter and outfielder on the BHS baseball team. Phil went on to play both football and basketball at the collegiate level and for many years participated in slow pitch softball when that sport was in its heyday. Phil was a proud and accomplished electrician who never met a stranger and had so many friends throughout Bardstown and Nelson County and beyond. He was a
protector of all animals, loved his dogs, and loved to laugh with the youngsters in his extended family.

The family thanks the many friends that regularly visited Phil during his sickness and gave him reason to laugh and supported him through his health challenges.

Visitation is Tuesday, August 19 at Barlow Funeral Home from 12:00pm-6:00pm and a funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 20 at St. Joseph Basilica at 11:00am
officiated by Father Terry Bradshaw with interment at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

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