Carl “Butch” Vest
Carl “Butch” Vest, a devoted family man and US Naval veteran, passed away peacefully at his home on July 12, 2024. He served his country with honor for 27 years, achieving the rank of MMCM. He spent 28 years as Branch Manager for Cantwell Machinery. Butch was known for his selflessness, unwavering loyalty, and his love for crossword puzzles, golf and UK basketball. He cherished making chili dinners for his family and sipping a rum and coke on the back deck. But he may be best remembered for his banana nut bread and jerky that everyone looked forward to during holidays. He loved baking with his granddaughters and looked forward to yard work with his grandsons. His family will miss him and the many memorable vacations he took them on.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years and soulmate of 61 years, Kathy Vest; his daughter, Melissa Vest; his son, David (Amy) Vest; and his grandchildren, Gracie, Trent, Isaac Vest, and Kaylee Colwell.
Butch was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nannie Vest, and his siblings: Mabel Francis Rex, Herman Vest, Lois Ann Taylor, and William Vest.
A private graveside service will be held at Kentucky Veteran Cemetery North. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Elizabeth Hospice or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Butch’s memory. Online condolences can be left at https://www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com/
Carl “Butch” Vest
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Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North
Address: 205 Eibeck Lane WILLIAMSTOWN, KY 41097Carl “Butch” Vest
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Heartfelt CONDOLANCES
Kathy and kids,
My deepest sympathy and prayers for you all!
Carl was a true friend and mentor to myself as well as others. His loyalty and work ethic was an inspiration to me and all his co workers… a truly good man! He will be missed but not forgotten!
Kathy
Both of you had a very special life together. Thank you, during these past years, for relating some of your many adventures. Butch will also be remembered & honored for his service. Sending sympathy for you & your family’s loss. Love, Marla
In our thoughts and prayers
Kathy and the family, in our thoughts and prayers. Joan and John
sorry for the Vest families loss Butch was a good man loved his family
sorry for the Vest fami;ies lost Butch was a gppd man he loved his family RIP Butch it was my pleasure meeting you
Kathy,
I am so so sorry for your loss. May your memories comfort you. Thoughts and prayers sent your way. Love, Trish
Prayers from the Hainley family
Kathy and family- We are so very sorry for your loss. Butch was an awesome coach and mentor to the Florence Bank knothole baseball team. We will be thinking and praying for all of you in the days to come. RIP Butch and see you on the other side. Love, Marlene, Charley, Christy and David
Thinking of you
Kathy, I have thought about you often since Butch’s passing. My prayers are with you and your family. When you are up to it, let us know so we can get together and have some laughs together. Laughter does help us all.
Judy Oconnor
Prayers for peace
Thinking of you and and your family. Know that we are here if you need anything. Love, Jim & Phyl
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