John Thomas Catlett

John Thomas Catlett, 95, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 12, 2025.

He was born on May 3, 1930 in Tanner, Kentucky to the late Edd and Cynthia Catlett. John had a career in the Corrugated Box business. He was a proud veteran of the United State Army, serving in the Presidential Honor Guard. John was ordained as a deacon at Rockford Lane Baptist Church, he served as deacon at Westport Road Baptist Church, and also at Central Ave. Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Priscilla Catlett; his parents; 6 brothers, Raymond, Jim, Arvil, Harding, Lloyd, and David; 5 sisters, Gladys, Catherine, Evelyn, Lorena, and Betty; son-in-law, Wayne Moore; and step-son, Ray Boone.

John is survived by his wife of 16 years, Bernice Catlett; 3 children, Michael (Susan) Catlett, Jennifer Moore, Elizabeth (Scott) Toler; 4 step-children, Judy Bernaur, Janette (David) King, Kevin (Doretta) Boone, and Kristi Boone; 7 grandchildren, John, Erin, Katie, Ruth, Evan, Annemarie, and Caroline; 8 step-grandchildren, Christopher, Rebecca, Tim, Tara, Melanie, Heather, Amanda, and Adam; 9 great grandchildren; and 7 step-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 17th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and from 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm at Westport Road Baptist Church, 9705 Westport Road, Louisville, KY. His celebration of life will take place Saturday morning at 11:00 am at the church.

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