Paul Clay Banta

January 28, 1936 - January 27, 2017

Paul Clay Banta, 80, passed away January 27, 2017 at the Johnson-Mathers Nursing Home. He was born in Bourbon County January 28, 1936 to the late Herman Clay and Fannie Calvert Banta. He was a gentle, kind and loving person, a Kentucky Colonel, a lifetime farmer who loved fishing and working in his barn, going to Flea Markets or just reading under a shade tree. He is survived by his wife of fifty five years, Lona Linville Banta, several nieces and nephews, one special niece and nephew, Billy and Jo Ann Linville and his best friends, Don Vine, Johnny Fortune and Junior Spencer. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon January 28, 2017 at Carlisle Cemetery Chapel with Rev. Steve Smith officiating. Carlisle-Clark Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.