Russell "Russ" Gritton

Russell "Russ" Gritton, 74, of Bardstown, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. He was born January 21, 1950 in Nelson County. He operated an insurance agency in Bardstown for many years then retired into farming. He was a jack of all trades and everything he did he did well. He was a deacon and Sunday school teacher at Bardstown Baptist, and a current member of Parkway Baptist.

He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony "Tony" Gritton; parents, Russell and Pauline Gritton; and brother, Allen Gritton.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Donna Gritton of Bardstown; daughter, Ruscinda Johnson of Louisville; two grandchildren, Makenzie Gritton and Lindsey Johnson; sister, Diane; and many nieces and nephews.

His funeral service will be 1 pm Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Parkway Baptist Church with burial in Bardstown Cemetery. Dr. James Carroll will officiate. Visitation will be 10 am to 1 pm Saturday December 21 at Parkway Baptist Church.

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