Thomas 'Tom' Lee LaFollette

October 17, 1939 - April 29, 2015

Tom LaFollette, 75, of Mt. Auburn, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, after a long illness. Born in Pendleton County, KY on October 17, 1939, he was the son of the late Carlos “Shorty” and Rosalee Rice LaFollette. On May 3, 1958, Tom married Pat Bonar LaFollette, and his wife survives his passing. Tom was a well-known Pendleton County farmer. For several years he drove a milk truck on a route with the late Pete Craig. He was a charter member of the Pendleton County Sportsman Club in Butler and a member of the NFO. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Charles “Charlie” Donald LaFollette, Johnny Ray LaFollette, and Robert “Bob” Allen LaFollette. In addition to his wife of 56 years, Pat, he is survived by four children: Penny Wheatley of Butler, KY, Steve (Nena) LaFollette of Falmouth, KY , Karen (Scott) Logan of Falmouth, KY; and Labe (Joy) LaFollette of California, K ; 7 grandchildren: John Whitson, Lindsey Bertram, Laura Whitson, Kelcie LaFollette, Alex Logan, Madison Logan, and Kenner LaFollette; 5 great grandchildren; 3 sisters: Judy Hopkins of Falmouth, KY, Kathy (Larry) Turley of DeMossville, KY, and Margie (Kenneth) Dunaway of Flemingsburg, KY; 2 brothers, Bill LaFollette of Visalia, KY and Kenny (Paula) LaFollette of Falmouth, KY; several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. The funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Woodhead Funeral Home in Falmouth, with Marvin Sullivan officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Steve LaFollette, Labe LaFollette, Scott Logan, John Whitson, Kenner LaFollette, Bill LaFollette, Kenny LaFollette, Larry Turley, and Kenny Dunaway. The visitation will be from 10-2 pm on Saturday preceding the service at the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth. Memorials are suggested to the Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, KY 41056 or the Riverside Cemetery, c/o David Dunaway, 1830 Highway 330 W, Falmouth, KY 41040. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.woodheadfuneralhome.com