LaCenter, KY. Thelbert Christian, age 85 died Thursday at 2:10 p.m. at Life Care of LaCenter, Ky. He was a member of First General Baptist Church in Barlow. He retired from Cablec Company. Thelbert is survived by three sons Steven Christian of Wickliffe, KY., Gary Wray of Wickliffe, Ky. and Ricky Wray of Calvert City, kY. Two daughters Donna Hall of Kevil, KY. and Pam Sanford of Reidland. One Brother Billie Christian of Paducah, Ky. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years LaVerne Christian and his parents Henry and Lorine Christian. A private service is being held Saturday. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at morrowfuneralchapel.com Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter is handling arrangements.