Rex Earl Risner
September 8, 1931 - July 26, 2019
Rex Earl Risner, 87, of Cecilia, passed away Friday July 26, 2019 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville. He was born in Salyerville to Elvin and Nellie Dykes Risner. He served in the Air Force, was a farmer, worked for Brown Williamson, and attended Stephensburg Missionary Baptist Church. Rex was preceded in death by his Parents. He is survived by his Wife, of 67 years, Marie Miller Risner of Cecilia, KY, Son, Phillip (Pam) Risner of Eastview, KY, Daughter, Rita (Steve) Wooden of Elizabethtown, KY, Daughter, Brenda (Del) Thacker of Louisville, KY, Daughter, Theresa (Scottie) Newton of Leitchfield, KY, Son, Daniel (Tasha) Risner of Buffalo, KY, Grandchildren, Lisa Link, Crystal Rainey, Savannah Forleo, Candace Howard, and Nathan Risner, Brother, Paul Jr. Risner of White Mills, KY, Sister, Marie Risner of Lexington, KY, and 11 Great Grandchildren Funeral Services will be held Tuesday July 30, 2019 11:00 am at Manakee Funeral Home of Elizabethtown with Rev. Doug Peters and Rev. Elbert Peters officiating. Burial will be held at the Meeting Creek Church Cemetery. Visitations will be held on Monday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Tuesday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Manakee Funeral Home in Elizabethtown. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.manakeefuneralhome.com
Rex Earl Risner, 87, of Cecilia, passed away Friday July 26, 2019 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville. He was born in Salyerville to Elvin and Nellie Dykes Risner. He served in the Air Force, was a farmer, worked for Brown Williamson,... View Obituary & Service Information