Kenny "Bub" Morphew

BEAVER DAM-Kenny “Bub” Morphew, of Beaver Dam, Ky, passed away Friday November 4, 2022 in Louisville, Ky after a short illness.  He was born July 27, 1962 in Owensboro, Ky to Kenneth and Trudy (Ditmore) Morphew. He was employed at Young’s Manufacturing in Beaver Dam, Ky, where he had worked for 20 years.

He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing and archery.  He was a member and official measurer of the Pope & Young Club and the Boone & Crockett Club.  He would often take kids on their first hunting trip.

He was very optimistic and happy go lucky, always laughing and making other people laugh. He was always ready to tell a joke.

He loved to read and liked the more humorous authors such as Patrick McManus, Far Side and BC comics. He also enjoyed reading the Longmire series.

Bub was a devoted and loving husband who loved his family and friends dearly.

Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years, Tracey (Mattox) Morphew; his parents, Kenneth & Trudy (Ditmore) Morphew of Cromwell, Ky; 2 sisters, Kathy Morphew (Claud) Baize of Cromwell and Kelly Morphew Poole of Beaver Dam; 2 nephews, Kellen (Erica) Gidcumb of Morgantown, Ky and Logan Baize of Cromwell; 2 nieces, Brooke Baize (Jesse) Phillips of Masonville, Ky and Caitlyn Poole of Beaver Dam; 1 uncle, Ray Morphew of Missouri; 2 great-nephews, Tyler and Jarrett Gidcumb of Beaver Dam; Sister-in-law Lesa (Jeff) Fuqua and their children, Aletha, John and Will Fuqua of Fordsville, Ky and various cousins. 3 special young ladies he considered as daughters, Ellie, Evie and Emma Wiles of Beaver Dam.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with Kevin Dunn officiating.  Burial will be in Oak Grove Church Cemetery near Cromwell.  Visitation will be from 2-8PM Tuesday and from 10AM until funeral time Wednesday at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be sent to bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com

The family requests in lieu of flowers contributions to help with funeral expenses would be greatly appreciated.