Roger Dale Gritton

Roger Dale Gritton, 80, of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Baptist Health East. He was born September 3, 1944 in Nelson County.

He retired from G.E., and was a Kentucky Colonel. He was a member of the Whiskey City Cruisers, an avid flea market attendee that got the best deals, and enjoyed going to the casino. He was an avid dice player, and liked watching UK basketball. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tommy and Margie Hahn Gritton; brothers, Ernie Gritton and Paul (Teeny) Gritton; and brother-in-laws, Glenn Nutt and Jimmy Stamper. 

He is survived by his son, Shannon Dale Gritton (Tiffiny Jenkins) of Bardstown; fiancee, Bethany Terrell of Bardstown; four bonus grandchildren, Hunter Bryan, Jordan Bryan, Zackery Terrell, and Jaden Kennedy; two sisters, Barbara Nutt, and Patsy Stamper;  brother Billy Joe Gritton; and several nieces and nephews.

His funeral service will be 11 am Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Barlow Funeral Home with burial in St. Thomas Cemetery. Rev. Jim Summers will officiate. Visitation will be 4 pm to 8 pm Tuesday, July 1 and 9 am to 11 am Wednesday, July 2 at Barlow Funeral Home.

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