Galen Lee Westerfield

WHITESVILLE - Galen Lee Westerfield, 72, of Whitesville passed away March 22nd, 2025 at Glasgow State Nursing Facility after a 13 year battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born February 24th, 1953 in Owensboro to the late Leonard E. and Thelma “Ted” Hickey Westerfield.

Galen was a member of Bells Run Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Ohio County High School. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant after over 20 years of service. His nickname was “Bull” due to his brute strength. He loved being outside hunting, fishing, swimming, bicycling or just piddling around.

Those left to cherish his memory are three sons, Travis (Sarah) of Lexington, Joshua (April) of Owensboro, and Benjamen (Jessica) of Beaver Dam; nine grandchildren, Alyce, Noah, Levi, Owen, Ethan, Riley, Parker, Brady and Jorden; three sisters, Bonnie (Mike) Riley of Owensboro, Donna (Alvey) Braden of Whitesville, Sandy (Larry) Scott of Beaver Dam; brother, Leonard Milton Westerfield of Utica; along with four nieces and four nephews.

Service will be Thursday, March 27th, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with Bro. John Cummins officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Bells Run Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bells Run Cemetery, 3969 Taffy Road, Whitesville, KY 42378. Online condolences may be sent to bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com.