Vernal Fugate, 73, Beattyville passed away Thursday, July 21, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was the son of the late Shade and Dosey (Combs) Fugate. He was also preceded in death by one son, William Harold Keller; one brother, Irvin Fugate; four sisters, Flora Sizemore-Jackson, Loucinda Sizemore, Ada Cochran, Betty Hensley. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Fugate; five sons, Jason Keller, Vernon (Rose) Keller, Dean Palmer, Aaron (Cindy) Thorpe, Johnny Thorpe; three daughters, Jeanneta Michelle (Keith) Smith, Jackie (Joe) Broadwell, Joanna (Chase) Fugate; one brother, Hamon Fugate; two sisters, Nannie Campbell, Mary Campbell; thirty three grandchildren, thirty four great grandchildren; host of nephews and nieces. Visistation Thursday, July 28, 12PM. Funeral services Thursday, July 28, 1:00PM. Burial in the Family Cemetery at Beattyville.