PHILPOT, Ky. — Ernest H. Bartlett, 84, of Philpot, passed away at the Heartford House on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. He was born on June 28, 1939, in Ohio County, Kentucky, to the late Franklin and Emogene Hinton Bartlett.
Ernest retired from Modern Welding after 36 years of service. He was a member of Dawson Baptist Church and the Lion’s Club. Ernest enjoyed UK basketball, NASCAR, and spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren.
Ernest is survived by his wife of 66 years, Doris Clark Bartlett, and their son, Frankie (Stacy) Bartlett; grandchildren, Felicia (Dylan) Cox and Brandon Bartlett; great-granddaughter, Karsyn Cox; his siblings, Michael (Marie) Bartlett and Sharon Moll; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to offer special thanks to the Heartford House for their exceptional care.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 31, at 10 a.m. at Cecil Funeral Home in Whitesville, Kentucky, with burial following at Barnett’s Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday, May 30, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.