Monroe Campbell Monday

Funeral services for Monroe Campbell Monday, 91, will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2016 at LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home. Dr. David Hinson and Rev. Truett Cocanougher will officiate. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Military Honors by the VFW 4075th. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. on Thursday and 11a.m.-1p.m. prior to service on Friday. Monroe was a native of Knoxville, TN but resided in Frankfort for 38 years. He was a devoted Christian and member of First Baptist Church Singing Bridge where he was a Sunday school teacher and Deacon for many years. Monroe was a past member of the Rotary Club and for many years very active with the Weatherford Chapter for retired YMCA Executives. Monroe was devoted to the meaning and philosophy of what the YMCA stood for and by upholding these standards it excelled him at being the Executive Director of the Y. He received the YMCA Red Triangle Award which is presented in recognition of long meritorious service, outstanding contributions and achievements in the YMCA or in the community. After retirement he served during Legislative Sessions as a Doorman. Monroe proudly served his country in the Air Force as a gunner on B-17 planes. He flew in 38 missions over the Europe corridor while stationed in Polebrook, England. He was a lifetime member of the 351st Bomb Group. Monroe passed away on Wednesday, June 15th at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, Ky. Monroe was an avid UK basketball fan and loved playing racquetball. He enjoyed his many travels after retirement and had accomplished seeing every state in the USA. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Frances Carolyn Akers Monday, Frankfort; daughters Elizabeth Ann (Liz) Monday, of Florida and Carolyn (Lyn)Monday, of Frankfort. He was preceded in death by his parents, John F. and Lillian Ford Monday and four brothers. Arthur Ohmer, Gary Freer, Bill Fries, Bob Fockele, Bruce Dungan, Jr., and Jimmy Shearer will serve as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Hank Hancock, William Johnson, Granville Coblin, Bruce Dungan Sr., Houston Wells, Larry Epley, and Don Wade. Contributions may be made to the YMCA, 402 W. Broadway, Frankfort, Ky 40601 or First Baptist Church Singing Bridge, Mission Clinic, 201 St. Clair St., Frankfort, Ky. You may share memories and leave condolences on his tribute wall at www.ljtfuneralhome.com.

Monroe Campbell Monday

March 4, 1925 - June 15, 2016