Obituary: Jett, Richard H. - Friday, August 25, 2006
Lexington Herald-Leader on 8/27/2006.

Submitted by: Carole Bays <acbays@mrtc.com>
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Richard H. Jett, 73, husband of Jean Evans Jett, died Fri, Aug. 25, 2006 at 
the Clark County Regional Hospital in Winchester from an apparent 
heart attack. He was a native of Breathitt County, a member of the Campton 
Baptist Church, and a retired educator, having served a number of years as 
Wolfe County School Superintendant. He was also the owner and operator 
of the Richard Jett Tours of Campton. He was the son of the late Zeke Jett Sr. 
and the late Stella Hounshell Jett. He was very active in community affairs 
in Capmton and Wolfe County. He is survived by his wife, Jean Evans Jett 
of Campton, and three sisters, Velma Brewer of Michigan, Angela Deaton 
of Jackson, KY, and Erma Griffith of South Gate, KY, along with a number 
of nieces and nephews.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, Zeke and Burgett Jett Sr., one 
sister, Lucille Collins, and three brothers. Funeral services will be held at 
1 p.m., Tue, Aug. 29 at the Porter and Son Funeral Directors with Bro. Doyle 
Thomas and Bro. J. R. Fouth officiating. Burial will be in the Jett Cemetery 
and Hilands in Breathitt County. Visitation will be at the Porter and Son 
Directors after 2 p.m., Mon and after 9a.m., Tue.


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