Byron Whitworth, age 63, of the Mt. Hebron Community, passed away, Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his residence.

He was born August 31, 1962, in Hardinsburg, Kentucky to the late Loyd and Leona Clark Whitworth. Byron was a devoted husband, dad, papaw, son, brother, uncle and friend who lived a life rooted in love, hard work and unwavering kindness. He retired from Altec after 23 years of dedicated service, but his pride was always his family. He found joy in farming, hunting, and spending time with his rabbit dogs. He was a fan of the Louisville Cardinals and enjoyed cheering them on every chance he got. He cherished his role as Papaw, taking every opportunity to spoil his grandchildren and create lasting moments with them. Known for his warm heart and welcoming smile, Byron lived to be a role model to everyone he met, treating all with respect, kindness and open arms. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Whitworth; a sister, Anna Lee Whitworth; a niece, Kalyn Whitworth and a nephew, Brian Whitworth.

Byron is survived by his wife, Connie Portman Whitworth; two sons, Lance Whitworth and Brandon Whitworth (Savannah); four brothers, Eugene (Cindy), Jimmie (LouAnn), Donnie (Paula) and Michael (Michelle) Whitworth; two sisters, Doris (Dwight) Raymer and Carolyn (Rusty) McGee; a sister-in-law, Lynetta Whitworth; his extended family, Bobby and Chrystal Fuqua and children Kash, Briar and Bronson, Brandon and Casey Milliner and son Liam, Adam and Autumn Thomas and children Ada and Asher, Dustin and Alisha Tucker and children Bo, Adler and Elle girl, Doug and Autumn Milliner and Josey and Summer Stinnett, Josh and Brooke Cooley and daughter Harper and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM (CDT), Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Rogers Funeral Home with Brian George officiating. Burial will follow in the Saint Francis Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 PM, Monday and after 9 AM, Tuesday at the funeral home.

Byron had a great love for children so in lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Saint Paul Catholic School. These can be mailed to 1812 Saint Paul Road, Leitchfield, KY 42754 or left at the funeral home.

The family invites visitors to wear red in honor of Byron being a Louisville Cardinal fan.