James L. "Jim" Gabbard was born on May 7, 1936 in Butler, Kentucky to Christopher C. and Louie Gabbard, died Monday, November 14, 2022 at Baptist Health Hardin. Jim was a graduate of Elizabethtown High School and furthered his education at Lindsey Wilson College. He retired from Hardin County Water #2. Jim was an avid basketball lover. He played in high school and college. He watched all the UK and NBA games. He had a strong passion for politics and would often be overheard sharing worldly news. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Louis W. and Charles Gabbard. Survivors include his loving wife of nearly forty years, Katherine; two stepsons, David (Brittany) Boone of Radcliff and Darrell (Jeana) Boone of Elizabethtown; six grandchildren, Jaggar (Claudea) Boone, Hunter Boone, Greyson Boone, Jackson Boone, Connor Farris and Jada (Cole) Hughes ; three step great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, sister and brothers-in-law, and loving family and friends. The funeral will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hardin Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 11 to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com.
Visitation:
Friday, November 18, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Brown Funeral Home
Service:
Friday, November 18, 2022 starting at 1:00 PM
Brown Funeral Home