James Roy Luther Gabbard Obituary
We bid farewell to James Roy Luther Gabbard of Hazel Green, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 13, 2025 at the age of 48. James Roy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Roy Luther Gabbard to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his mother Alice Landrum Gabbard; his grandparents, Roy, Gretchen Gabbard, Luther and Ogie Landrum; his uncles, Andy Gabbard and R. D. Gabbard; and his aunt Anne Gabbard.
He is survived by: his wife Laura Pelfrey Gabbard of Jackson, KY.; his father Harvey Gabbard; his stepmother Sharon Little of Hazel Green, KY.; his sister Tammy Gabbard of Cincinnati, OH.; his stepsiblings, Shelley Spencer, Sara Jones and David Little; his sibling's children, Katie Quillen (Emilee Jones) and Victor Jones III; and his cousins, Jamie, Jill Moore, Gary Gabbard, Heather Grizaffe and Robbie Moore. He is also survived by other family members and many other friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 17th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Deaton Funeral Home Chapel (15 Deaton Ln, Jackson, KY 41339).