Joseph Philip "José" Nalley, age 69 of Loretto, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 at his home.

He was born October 8, 1947 in Loretto. He was a former owner and operator of Joe's R. V. Repair in South Padre Island, Texas and later in Loretto. He was also a former employee of General Electric in Louisville; a member of the Loretto Sportsman's Club; a Kentucky Colonel and a Maker's Mark Ambassador.

He was preceded in death by his companion, Glenda Ann Heavrin; his parents, Joseph Truston and Mary Elsie Ruley Nalley; three infant siblings, David, Mary Ann and John Herbert Nalley; one daughter-in-law, Helene Nalley.

Survivors include three sons, Todd Nalley of Bardstown, Chris Nalley (Juanita Martinez) of Campbellsville and Greg Nalley of Loretto; a number of step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren; five sisters, Mary Cecil (Bobby) of Bardstown, Linda Cecil (Louis) of New Hope, Joann Gootee (Frank) of Loretto, Carolyn Gootee of Lexington and Jenny Spannknebel of Louisville; five brothers, Leo Nalley (Frankie) and Joe "Tic" Nalley (Ellen) all of Loretto, Tommy Nalley of Holy Cross, Charles Nalley (Judy) of Lebanon and Tim Nalley of Bardstown; a number of nieces and nephews; his beloved dog "Mikey".

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6785 Highway 52, Loretto. The Rev. Bryan T. Lamberson will preside. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation is 3-8 PM Monday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 PM by The Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant.

Pallbearers are Charles Spannknebel, Randy Mattingly Jr., Ricky Mattingly, Albert Hawkins, David Nalley and Doug Mattingly. Donald Harlow and the nieces and nephews will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.