Bobby Allen Roberts, 80, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born January 8, 1939 in Daviess County to the late Allen and Margaret Meadows Roberts. He was the owner and operator of Automotive Inc. for 57 years. Bobby was a member of Providence United Methodist Church, a thirty second degree Mason with the Masonic Lodge 130, a Shriner with the Rizpah Temple, and Owensboro Shriner’s Club. Bobby enjoyed having coffee with his friends at Grandy’s and J.D.’s
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his a son, Steve Roberts; grandson, Blake Roberts; and a brother, Ronald Roberts.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley Roberts; daughter, Kathy Cunningham (Allen); four grandchildren, Austin (Lydia) Roberts, Derrick (Haley Reed) Cunningham, Rob (Anjali) Cunningham, and Erin (Michael) Wegrzyn; eight great-grandchildren, Blake, Spencer, Sutton, Roman, Parker, Piper, Tanner, and Elizabeth; brother, Larry Roberts; sisters, Barbara Bolen and Wanda Roberts; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to send a special thank you to Hospice, the nurses on the 2nd and 3rd floors at Owensboro Health and to Dr. Vora, Dr. Keeley, and Dr. Matthews
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2019 at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will follow in Providence United Methodist Cemetery. Visitation is from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2019 and after 9:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of Western Kentucky and the Shriner’s Hospital.