Photo courtesy of Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home
LAWRENCEBURG, Kentucky
Nov 20, 1944 – Jul 27, 2025 (Age 80)
Please join us in honoring the life of Robert Chrisman. You are welcome to attend the funeral service in person or watch the LIVE broadcast at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 1, 2025. Simply click the link below to view the service.
Funeral Service Broadcast for Robert Chrisman
Robert Edward Chrisman, 80, husband of Leslie Nicholas Chrisman, passed away on July 27, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1944, in Sand Gap, KY, to the late Vernon Chrisman and Josephine Lakes Chrisman.
Robert proudly served as a Battalion Chief on 1st Platoon with the Lexington Fire Department, all while working as a building contractor — a role he continued after his retirement from the fire service. A man of deep faith and tireless dedication, Robert was a member of New Harvest Assembly of God, where he served on the missions board. He gave his time and skills to building homes with Habitat for Humanity, constructing several Lexington fire stations, and most notably leading the development of the community building and ballfield at Anderson County Community Park. Known for his servant’s heart, Robert was always ready to lend a hand, whether through a mission trip, a quick repair, or a construction project. He was a longtime member of Gideons International, participated in numerous church-led mission trips, and remained actively involved with his fellow Lexington Fire Department retirees. He deeply enjoyed traveling with Leslie and was known by all as kind, selfless, and unfailingly positive. To his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he was simply the best "Papaw" and "Great Grandpa" anyone could ask for.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by two brothers, Terry Lee Chrisman and Harold Gene Chrisman.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Leslie Chrisman; his children Gale Johnson (Scott), Tony Chrisman, and Shelly Chrisman Stucker (Frank Parker, Jr.); his step-children, Brandon Chatterton (Elizabeth) and Shanna Curtsinger; his grandchildren, Morgan, Lyndon, Blake, Bryanna, Haley, Hunter, Chris, Rachel, Summer, Holly, Weston, Stephen; his great grandchildren, Easton, Jack, Aiden, Hudson, Macie, and Cade; his siblings, Mary Alice Revel, Brenda Gabbard, Evelyn Louise Bowman, Rodney V. Chrisman, David Chrisman, and Philip Chrisman; and other significant family members, Patricia Shephard Chrisman, Becky Meadows, Scott Curtsinger, and Demethra Sanders.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Ninevah Christian Church. Terry Cooper will officiate the service. Burial will follow with Firefighter Honors in the Sand Spring Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service.
Serving as pallbearers will be Lyndon, Blake, Hunter, Evan, Chris, and Cole. Honorary bearers will be Weston and Rylee.
Memorial contributions in Robert’s honor may be made to New Harvest Assembly of God, 3864 U.S. HWY 127, Frankfort, KY 40601 or to The Gideon’s International, Anderson County Gideon Camp, P.O. Box 61, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342-0061.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg. Condolences may be shared at www.ritchieandpeach.com.
Read MoreSorry to hear about your Dad ‘s passing Tony. I always liked chatting with him whenever we would run into each other.
Fred Schaefer
August 03, 2025 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Acquaintance
Robert was a close cousin to my dad, Gerald Chrisman. We are heartbroken that he passed so quickly but rejoice knowing he is in the presence of the Almighty. He was truly one of a kind. Soft spoken, loving, caring and an absolute joy to be around. He had so many talents and skills. I was able to watch the service online but the slideshow was cut short online. Hoping that is posted later. Covering the family in prayer. Love to all of you!
Joanna Franke
August 01, 2025 | Rapid City, SD | Family
Attended church with Robert and his family many years in Lexington, all of you are in my prayers.
Carolyn Taylor
July 31, 2025 | Nicholasville Ky
As everyone who truly knew him, I loved this man. We were quartered together at station 3 for a spell while he was in charge of maintenance at the FD. We had “wild party’s” in the evening's with popcorn and Diet Pepsi talking about our love and faith. While I was the Chaplain of the FD, he was the chaplain, friend, pastor to the chaplain. No finer man on earth and now face to face with his Creator. Love you Robert Chrisman.
Stewart Dawson
July 30, 2025 | Lexington, KY | Coworker
St Croix ,as will we,miss Robert from now on! We all enjoyed our friendships at the Reef! Good memories! XX Cesca & Ed!
July 29, 2025
I first became acquainted with Robert when he added an addition to my house in Harrodsburg. Since that time he did two more projects for me. He was a super nice person and I will miss him a lot. My condolences to Tony and the rest of the family.
Art Duncan
July 29, 2025 | Morehead, KY
A true man of God. He will be missed by all. Our loss. Heavens gain!
Love & prayers for Leslie & all the family & dear friends.
Teresa
Teresa Douthitt
July 29, 2025 | Frankfort, KY | Friend
I’m so sorry for your lossI will continue to keep your family in my prayers. Bryanna aunt in Nashville TN
Janis Crutcher
July 29, 2025 | Nashville, TN
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tim and Beverly Fee
July 29, 2025 | McKee, KY | Friend