He was a retired welder for Lesco, a KY Colonel, and a Marine Corp. Veteran.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Ellis and Helen Straughn; siblings, Hershel Straughn, Emert Allen Straughn and Raymond Straughn.
Survivors include his children, Debbie Ball, Kathy Braden (Mark), Sandra Dawson, Tony Straughn (Tammie) and Robert G. Straughn (Lisa); siblings, Donnie Straughn (Connie) and Norma Jean Noe (Jim); 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
