Earcle Gortney, 83

Earcle Gortney, 83 of Ashcamp, KY passed away Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 at his residence. Earcle was born Oct. 24, 1932 in Red Hill, NC to the late Monroe Gortney & Dora Robinson Gortney. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Haynes Gortney and ten brothers and sisters. Earcle is survived by four sons, Earcle Randell Gortney of Kinsport, TN, Blake Gortney of Gray, TN, Ricky Gortney of Elkhorn City, KY & Charles Gortney of Ashcamp, KY and two daughters, Sue Ellen Slone and Dorena Coleman both of Shelbiana, KY; nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren & one great great-grandchild. He is also survived by one brother, Clarence Gortney of Green Mountain, NC and one sister, Alice Tipton of Bakersville, NC. Visitation will be from 6-10PM Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015 at the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015 at 1PM from the chapel with Scotty Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at the Elkhorn City Cemetery, Elkhorn City, KY.

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  1. Donnie & Angela Payne says

    Blake and Barbara,

    So sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you both and the family. May God fill each and everyone with his peace and love.

  2. Sandy & Jim Morby says

    We just heard about Earcle’s passing today. Jim and I are both so saddened to hear this. He was one of the nicest people we have ever known. I remember liking him so much when I was young and when we reconnected again a few years ago (after over 30 years), it reminded me again of why. He and Sue raised such a wonderful family and they were all so good to me when I lost my mom, I will never forget their kindness. I’m proud to be a part of their extended family and wish them all peace and comfort in knowing what a wonderful person their father was.

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