James Lee Proctor

James Lee Proctor, 76, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 17, 1948 in Daviess County to the late Mary Augustine McBride Proctor. Jim was employed as a machinist and tool and die maker at Kentucky Electronics, General Electric, and several other machine shops. He enjoyed going to auctions and flea markets, and raising Angus cattle. He loved hunting of all kinds and especially enjoyed his hunting trips to Colorado for elk. Jim had also worked as a short order cook, flower arranger, and school bus driver. 

 Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Barbara Talley Proctor; a daughter, Krista Hardesty (David) of Brandenburg; two grandchildren, Blake and Karrissa Hardesty of Louisville; two sisters-in-law, Pat McCarthy and LeAnn Casey, both of Hartford; and several nephews.

 A graveside service for Jim will be 2 PM Friday, August 9, at Utica Cemetery with burial following.

 Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Owensboro-Daviess County, P. O. Box 1075, Owensboro, KY 42302. Messages and condolences to the family can be shared at www.glenncares.com.