9/28/1937 - 11/2/2018
Bert Ping, age 81, a resident of rural Bryant, passed away
on Friday, November 2, 2018 at his home.
Bert was born on
September 28, 1937 in Ferguson, Kentucky, the son of Willie and Pearl
(Durham) Ping. Bert was an avid reader and enjoyed body building. He was
awarded Mr. Kentucky in body building 2 years in a row. He owned and
operated Bert’s Carpet Installation for several years. Bert married Shirley
Loker on October 12, 1967.
Survivors include:
His wife of 51 years: Shirley Ping – rural Bryant,
Indiana
1 son: Stephen Ping – Bryant, Indiana
1 daughter: Rhoda
Ping-Shaneyfelt – Portland, Indiana
1 brother: Edward Ping – Cincinnati,
Ohio
5 granddaughters: Amandra, Abigail, Madisen, Abriona and Kayliona
Private graveside services will be held at Green Park
Cemetery in Portland.
Arrangements entrusted to
Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Homes.
Williamson &
Spencer; 11/2/2018
Contributed by Jim Cox
Buried in Green Park Cemetery