Jerry Wayne Keltner, 78, of Campbellsville, formerly of Columbia, son of the late Ceoda Jack Keltner and Bell Marie Burris Keltner, was born January 2, 1948, in Adair County. He died at 9:20 a.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in Campbellsville.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Asbury Church.
Jerry was a retired employee of Garrison Construction after 35 years of service.
He united in marriage to Judy Tackett on December 19, 1976.
Jerry enjoyed rabbit hunting, coon hunting, riding on the tractor, farming and talking to the cows. He loved his dog, taking care of his family and attempting to play guitar.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Keltner of Campbellsville; one son and two daughters, Jermey Keltner and wife, Kristin of Columbia, Jamie Keltner Smith and husband, DeRon of Elizabethtown and Shawna Gamble Montgomery and husband, Tim of Lexington; seven grandchildren, Keegen Taylor Keltner, DaiJa Eimaj Smith, Trenton Allen Lee Keltner, Keeshon LaTrelle Smith, Keilah Jade Heath, Connor Troy Heath and Alexandra Sha Montgomery; one brother and two sisters, Carolyn Keltner, Becky Janes and Pam Riddle of Columbia; his fur baby, Cheyenne Bodie; several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.
The family would also like to add a very special thank you to Isabelle Briones for being the absolute best in stepping in and helping out when she was needed. We love you, Izzy.
All services were held privately. Expressions of sympathy requested to be donations to the Alzheimer’s Association. Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
