Former EKU President Dies

Contributor: Ellen Bryan

Email: ebryan@wtvq.com

Published: 8/04/2012 7:53 pm

Updated: 8/04/2012 8:10 pm

A former President of Eastern Kentucky University has passed away.

Dr. Hanly Funderburk, 81, died last night in Alabama. He was the 8^th President of the University, serving from 1985 – 1998.

A letter from the current EKU President says one of Funderburk’s greatest legacys was a commitment to regional stewardship.

Alabama Heritage Funeral Home is handling the funeral arrangements.

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