Bobby Wayne Sparrow, 76, husband of Bambi Sparrow, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Baptist Health Lexington. Born December 14, 1941 in Lawrenceburg, KY, Bobby was the son of the late Clarice Ray and Margie McGaughey Sparrow.
Along with his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his first wife Sharon Kay Gregory Sparrow.
Bobby was a 1959 graduate of Anderson County High School and served in the U.S. Army. He began his 32 years with the Kentucky State Police as a trooper followed by serving as head of the Driver’s Licensing Division where he earned “Trooper of the Year.” He later worked in Special Investigations and served as Executive Security for former Kentucky Lt. Governor Steve Beshear and former Kentucky Governor Brereton Jones. Following retirement, Bobby continued his working career as an Anderson County School Bus driver, he served two terms on the Lawrenceburg City Council, and one term as the Mayor of Lawrenceburg. He also served as Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner of Charitable Gaming. While serving as a mentor for the Anderson County Schools, Bobby received Outstanding School Volunteer. Bobby was very active as a member of the Lawrenceburg First Christian Church where he served as Elder, Chairman of the Board, Deacon, and Chairman of the Search Committee.
Including his wife, Bobby is survived by his children, Todd (Mary) Sparrow of Lawrenceburg, Tonya (Paul) Cookendorfer of Frankfort, Heather Boggs and Ragan (Brad) Burge, both of Lawrenceburg; his five grandchildren, Kala Cookendorfer (Shade) Chaffin, Hunter Cookendorfer (Sarah Turner), Megan Kay Sparrow, Sean Sparrow, and Sadie Burge; a great grandson, Kane Paul Cookendorfer; his siblings, Larry R. (Shirley) Sparrow of Louisville and Debbie Brewer of Lawrenceburg.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 18th from 4 – 8 PM and on Monday, February 19th from 11 AM – 1 PM (time of service) at First Christian Church, 300 S. Main St., Lawrenceburg, KY.
A Celebration of Bobby’s Life will be held on Monday, February 19th beginning at 1:00 PM at First Christian Church. Honors will be provided by the Kentucky State Police Honor Guard.
Memorials are suggested to the Anderson County Humane Society, PO Box 494, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 or Camp Jean, 1530 Corinth Rd., Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 or L.I.G.H.T Center, 700 W. Broadway #3, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, KY. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com
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