Lester Ray Shouse, Sr., age 76 of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 12, 1944 in Breathitt County. He was a retired employee of American Fuji Seal in Bardstown.

Ray was a devoted family man that never met a stranger. He had a love of music. He could usually be found writing a song or stumming his guitar. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Nathan and Stella Mae Shouse; three brothers, Boyd, LeeRoy and Donnie Wayne Shouse.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Alice Roberts Shouse; one son, Lester Shouse, Jr. (Pam) of Bardstown; one daughter, Lisa Ann Shouse of Lebanon; one sister, Mary Ann Benningfield of Campbellsville; two brothers, Bill Shouse (Donna) of Indianapolis and Ollie Shouse of Liberty; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto. Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant will officiate. Burial will follow in Saint Augustine Cemetery in Lebanon.

Visitation is 10 AM – 1 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may go to Saint Augustine Church or School, 235 South Spalding Avenue, Lebanon, KY 40033.

Pallbearers are Travis Yates, Jared Shouse, Landen Abell, Jamie Abell, Corey Holcomb and Derek Shouse.

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.  The funeral will be livestreamed onto the Mattingly Funeral Home facebook page for those who cannot attend.