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James R. “Bubby”Wheat

Bubby Wheat

May 15, 1937     ~     November 21, 2019

James Reed “Bubby” Wheat, 82, Glasgow, passed away Thursday at his residence.  Born May 15, 1937 at Tracy, KY, he was a son of the late James E. Wheat and Willa Carver Wheat.  An area businessman, he was involved in numerous endeavors; but is most noted for his owning Bubby’s Auto Sales.  He enjoyed talking with his friends, meeting with his coffee groups, spending time with his family, and spending time on his car lot.

Survivors include two daughters: Rita Read and Cynthia York and her husband Mark all of Glasgow; seven grandchildren: Jamie Read Fancher (Larry), Josh Read (Audra), Jacob Read (Nikita), Clay York, Tanner York, Chelsea York, and Gracie York; four great-grandchildren: Allen Arms, Kirby Read, Orby Read and Sawyer Hagan; one sister, Shirley Elmore (Rex); three brothers: Jerry Wheat, Terry Wheat (Sharon), and Perry Wheat (Rose); several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents,  he was preceded in death by his son-in-law: Joel Wayne Read; his grandson: Joel Wayne “Pud” Read, II.

Funeral services will be held 11 am Tuesday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm Monday and continue Tuesday morning at the funeral home.  Alternate expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Barren County Reads and Feeds or to Community Medical Care.


Guest Register

5 Entries for James R. “Bubby”Wheat

  1. Joe Harlan & Beth Stone says:

    Cynthia, I’m so sorry about your Dad! You, Mark, and your family have had a rough few weeks. Please know that Beth & I are praying, and thinking about all of your family. Joe Harlan & Beth Stone.

  2. Rebecca Warren says:

    Cynthia,
    I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    In Him,
    Rebecca Warren

  3. Jane Bowman says:

    Cynthia,

    I’m so sorry to learn about your dad. Thinking of you and your family during this said time. Prayers of comfort.

  4. Starla Buckley says:

    Cynthia, I am so sorry for your loss. You all will be on my heart. Prayers for your family.

  5. Rita Higdon says:

    Rita, I am so sorry . My Prayers are with you and your family. ????????