Billy Ray Martin

Billy Ray Martin, 56, son of Charles and Patricia Martin, died Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY.

A native of Bourbon County, he was the son of Patricia Martin and the late Charles Martin. He worked in many different types of work in his life, such as construction, masonry, manufacturing, and with horses. He loved playing the horses at Keeneland.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Kaitlen Grace Martin; one sister, Lisa M. (Dwayne) Lawrence; one uncle, Steve (Linda) Buckler; two aunts, Bettie Jones and Ann Edwards; three nephews, Jeff (Audri) Lawrence, Todd Lawrence (Breanne Hay), and Patrick Lawrence; three great-nephews, Carson Lawrence, Colton Lawrence, and Oakley Horne. He also leaves behind a special friend, Kelly Billman.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Carrie Edwards and Goldie Martin.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home, 1120 Main St., Paris, KY by Pastor Steve Baker. Burial will be in the Paris Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of service on Saturday, February 11th at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Lawrence, Todd Lawrence, Patrick Lawrence, Stevie Buckler, Shane Buckler, B.J. Buckler, and Denny Edwards, Jr.

Honorary pallbearers will be Kaitlen Martin, Carson and Colton Lawrence, Oakley Horne, and Larkin Jones.

The funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home, 1120 Main St., Paris, KY.

The online guestbook is at www.Lusk-McFarland.com and a 24-hour funeral information line can be reached by calling 859-987-4387.