HARTFORD, Ky. — Robert E. “Bobby” Ashby Jr., 70, of Hartford, joined his mother in heaven on Nov. 22, 2023, at his home. He was born Aug. 6, 1953, in Ohio County, Kentucky, to the late Robert E. Ashby and Violet Simpson Lutz.
Aside from his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Terri Ashby; nephew, Richard Nabours; and niece, Tiffany Howard.
Survivors include his three children, Shannon (Ross) Burns, of Dawson Springs, Kentucky, Robert E. (Gina) Ashby III, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, and Billi (Heath) McCann, of Morgantown, Kentucky; 14 grandchildren, Mariah (Travis) Ferguson, Robert (Cortney) Burns, James Burns, Mary Burns (Jayden Law), Levi Burns, Madilynn Ashby, Rhianna Ashby, Allie Ashby, Dakota Talos, Harley Edge, Haley Edge. Hannah Edge, Haddie Edge, and Dallas (Raeleigh) Edge; 10 great-grandchildren, Lennox, Gracelyn, Maverick, Waverly, Judah, Colson, Rosalynn, Brinley, Kynzlee, and Lyla; nine siblings, Carolyn Sue Blackburn, Timmy Ashby, Jeff Ashby, Mark Ashby, Angel Lutz, Beverly Hardin, Juliana Rhea, Jennifer Ashby, and Sally Phillips; and several nieces and nephews.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be left for the family of Robert E. “Bobby” Ashby, Jr. by visiting his memorial tribute at www.danksfuneralhome.com.