Jude Kenneth Hamilton, age 63 of Loretto, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020. He was born May 10, 1957 in Marion County. He was a Master Carpenter and Cabinet Builder and a heart transplant survivor.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Everett "Tommy" Hamilton (1972) and his brother Gary Hamilton (2014).

Survivors include his wife, Theresa Hall Hamilton; two children, Jennifer Davis (Bill) and Tommy Joe Hamilton all of Loretto; five grandchildren, Haley and Aubrey Davis and Missy, Chase and Tristen Hamilton; his mother, Joann Hayden Hamilton of Loretto; two sisters, Joanie Lancaster (Danny Burton) of Lebanon and Edith Browning (Scott) of Hodgenville; three brothers, Jeff and Billy Hamilton both of Bardstown and Glen Hamilton (Mindy) of Calvary.

Visitation will be 3-7 PM Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a funeral service at 7 PM by Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant. Cremation will follow the funeral.

Due to covid-19 restrictions, face coverings are required, and social distancing and hand washing are encouraged. Funeral home occupancy is limited to 50%. No food or drink may be sent or shared at this time.