Earl Whitlock, age 62 of Loretto, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at Norton Womens and Childrens Hospital in Louisville. He was born September 26, 1957 in Marion County. He was a former employee of the old Springfield Products, Inc.. He and his wife established the Loretto Youth League and managed it for 17 years. He loved being around family and friends and telling stories of the good old days. He was a loving husband, father and papaw and an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Trencelee Whitlock. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Amanda Miles Whitlock; three daughters, Chasity Hamilton (Eric) and Morgan Jones (Matthew) and Amber Whitlock all of Loretto; three granddaughters, Emma, Kinlee and Naomi Hamilton; one sister, Sandra Boblitt (Danny) of Willisburg and three nieces.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Friday, March 20, 2020 at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto. Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant will preside. Burial will follow in the Saint Francis of Assisi Cemetery.

Visitation is 3-8 PM Thursday at Mattingly Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7 PM.

Pallbearers are Jeff Ryan, Mikey Raley, Al Walston, James Ford, John Hughes, Steve Spalding, Fudge Murphy, Goose Mattingly and Mike Thompson.