Gene Loy, 84, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, April 24, 2023, at 10:37 A.M. at Hosparus Care Center in Louisville.

He was born May 19, 1938, in Adair County, to the late Holland and Nina Wilson Loy.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby W. Loy and Harry Loy, three sisters-in-law, Julia Loy, Odean Loy and Joan Loy and special friend, Patricia Fisher.

Gene professed his faith in Christ, was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired factory worker.

Survivors include:

One brother – Marshall Loy of Columbia

One sister-in-law – Nancy Loy of Columbia

Nieces and Nephews – Janet Parrish, Cheryl Corbin (Barry), Carolyn Hale (Anthony), Steven Loy (Molly), Angela Cook (Bryan) and Michael Loy (Robin)

13 great-nieces and great-nephews, six great-great nieces and nephews and expecting the seventh great-great nephew

The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 10:30 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with a Graveside service to follow at Haven Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Hosparus-Green River which can be left at the funeral home

Casket Bearers:  Steven Loy, Michael Loy, Anthony Hale, Bryan Cook, Barry Corbin, John Stockton

Honorary:  Travis Hale, Dylan Hale, Alex Durham, Seth Dunbar, J.T. Loy, G. Young

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements