Hargis “Bug” Gabbard, Jr.,

  Hargis “Bug” Gabbard, Jr., 85, husband of Alice Fay Goforth Gabbard, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024. Bug was born to Hargis Gabbard, Sr. and Clara Gilbert Gabbard on November 25, 1938 in Zoe, KY. Bug was a staple in Lee County. He was a mail carrier for 58 years. Besides his wife, Alice of 63 ½ years, Bug is survived by one sister, Sue Kincaid of Cincinnati, OH, one son, Jeff (Sue) Gabbard of Beattyville, two daughters, Allison Gabbard Vanlandingham of Zoe and Jennifer Gabbard of Beattyville. Bug is also survived by four grandsons, Jeffery Gabbard of Lexington, KY, Kris Gabbard of New Hampshire, Jesse (Mandy) Tipton of Richmond, KY, and Luke (Kayla) Tipton of Stanton, KY. Bug had three great-grandchildren, Madilyn Gabbard of Maine, Artimus Gabbard of New Hampshire, and Rosalee Tipton of Stanton, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

     Services held Thursday, August 29 at Newnam Funeral Home of Beattyville with Bro. James Combs officiating. Newnam Funeral Home Burial at Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers ;  Kris Gabbard, Jesse Tipton, Luke Tipton, Jerry Vanlandingham, Jeff Fee, and Tony Jones. Honorary pallbearers are Monte Hobbs, Lowell Berryman, Jeffery Gabbard, Dennis Adams, Von Campbell, Ronnie Easter, David Ross, Albert Ross, and all his friends (buddies) at “Cliffords.”

  Newnam in charge of arrangements.