Accomplished local industry recruiter passes away

Word has come that a man who helped bring many jobs to Christian and surrounding counties has passed away.

Longtime Southern Kentucky Industrial Development Association Executive Director Jim Catlett has passed away after a long illness, according to longtime neighbor and friend Dave Fernandez.

Catlett was crucial to bringing industries to the area during the 70’s and 80’s, including such job creators as Pellon, now known as Freudenberg.

Arrangments are incomplete at Hughart and Beard Funeral Home.

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12/09/2011/am