UPDATE: Visitation, funeral set this week for lawmaker Carney
According to Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home, visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 20 and Wednesday, July 21 at the Taylor County High School Gymnasium.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the Taylor County High School Gymnasium by Rev. John Chowning and Rev. Eric Gilbert.
Speaker David Osborne, in a comment representing the House Majority Caucus, praised Carney for his leadership and courage.
“For more than a year and a half Bam fought valiantly to overcome his health issues, all while remaining steadfastly dedicated to the people of his district. While there is great comfort in knowing he is free from the constant pain and struggle, we pray his sons, his mother, and his entire family find comfort in knowing so many join them in mourning the legacy of a good man,” Osborne said.
The Kentucky House Democratic Caucus also praised Carney.
“We deeply mourn the passing of state Representative Bam Carney, a good friend we were proud to serve with in the Kentucky House, and pray for his family during this difficult time. For more than a year and a half, he fought his illness with the same level of determination and dignity that he brought to his work as a legislator and as a legislative leader. He was an outstanding public servant who truly believed that, whatever our differences, we are united as Kentuckians. He will be missed, but his life and legacy will never be forgotten,” the statement read.
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, Gov. Andy Beshear, Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles, and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, also were among those issuing statements.
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