Mr. George Patrick “Pat” Proffitt of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at his residence in Burkesville, Kentucky having attained the age of 72 years, and 6 days. He was born in Gamaliel, Kentucky on Monday, March 3, 1952, the son of George & Marjorie (Ritter) Proffitt. He was of the Baptist faith, a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. Pat worked as a Kentucky State Trooper for 22 years, served as Deputy Sheriff for Cumberland County, and was a local farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his Wife, Amy (Norris) Proffitt, whom he wed on Friday, June 28, 1991, brother, Joe (& Barbra) Proffitt of Gamaliel, Kentucky, sister, Sherri Proffitt of Tompkinsville, Kentucky, children, Steven Proffitt of Fountain Run, Kentucky, Clay (& Jennifer) Proffitt of Mt. Hermon, Kentucky, Jerald Proffitt of Burkesville, Evan Proffitt of Monticello, Kentucky, Angela Proffitt of Fountain Run, Kentucky, Mahalia Proffitt of Glasgow, and Kari (& Will) Huff of Burkesville, grandchildren, Kaitlyn (& Jake) Slaughter, Cameron Proffitt, Tylor Proffitt, Mercedes Proffitt, Deven Norris, Wyatt Proffitt, Keeara Proffitt, Sarah Proffitt, great-grandchildren, Abrahm Proffitt, and Oakley Slaughter.
The funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. C.S.T. in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky, with Bro. Nickie Richards officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 11, 2024 beginning at 2:00 p.m. C.S.T. until the funeral hour on Tuesday afternoon. Burial will be in the Liberty Cemetery in Cumberland County, Kentucky.
Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville is honored to be in charge of all the arrangements. Online condolences at https://www.norris-new.com
