Hubert Melvin Mefford

He was born in Lagrange, KY to the late Arthur Dora and Hattie Lucille Curtis Mefford, part of what would become a family of twelve children.

Hugh grew up farming and hunting around Kentucky and Indiana. He continued to enjoy keeping a garden and roaming the woods to hunt deer way into his adult years. During his youth, he also developed his vocation as a top-notch Pressman, enjoying the many challenging and interesting projects that came his way from various businesses in both the cities of Philadelphia and Louisville. While in Philadelphia, he became an avid Phillies and Eagles fan, and then a loyal Wildcat fan once he settled back in his hometown in Kentucky. Attending numerous games and gatherings to root for his teams kept him boisterous and active. His enjoyment of Bluegrass music took him on many camping trips through the years, as he found it hard to pass up a good festival, especially if he could hang out with his siblings along the way. On most occasions, Hugh/Papaw came prepared in the “Big Horn” for impromptu card games and corn hole. Above all, his smile and hugs were felt on numerous occasions and milestones that he attended with his beloved family! His loving presence and desire to serve his family have left beautiful memories and great recipes for generations to come.

He is preceded in death by daughter, Brenda Jo Mefford; stepson, Robert Lewellen; son-in-law, Jimmy Angell; granddaughter, Lindsay Angell; great-grandson, Matthew Stoess; and 5 siblings.

Left to cherish the memory of Hugh are his wife of 38 years, Barbara Mefford; 7 daughters from his previous marriage to the late Emma Lee Mefford, Marilyn Mefford, Annette Mefford, Theresa Angell, Debbie Mefford, Becky Bernhard (Bill), Nancy Smith (Jeff), and Kim Lane (Doug); stepdaughter, Debbie Bowen (Wayne); stepson, Kenny Lewellen (Tammy); 17 grandchildren, 23 great grand-children, 3 step-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren; 6 siblings, Fran, Punky, Buddy, Phyllis, Jerry, and Linda; and many extended family and friends.

A funeral service for Hugh will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 10 am at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home, 706 W Jefferson St, LaGrange, KY 40031. It will be preceded by a rosary prayer at 9:30 am. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, December 3, from 1-8 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Down Syndrome of Louisville in Hubert’s name.