Joseph Michael “Mike” Bandy, 77, of Columbia, died Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Baptist Health in Lexington.
He was born August 27, 1947 in Marion County, to the late Garland Joseph and CarylandGoodwin Bandy. He retired from the Kentucky State Police.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Burress Bandy; one son, Joe Scott Bandy; two daughters, Carrie Bandy and Lisa Kemp (Danny Downey); five grandsons, Waydon Yates of Lexington, Ethan Pierce of North Carolina, Brandon Pierce of Tennessee, Jacob Pierce of Columbia and Colton Kemp of Columbia; two nieces, Karen O’Daniel and Tammy Hill; several great-niecesand great-nephews; and several other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 28, 2024 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Dwan Hadley officiating and burial in Cane Valley Cemetery with Honors by Kentucky State Police Honor Guard.
Instead of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital which can be left at the funeral home.
Casket Bearers were his five grandsons and Toby Absher.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
