Photo courtesy of Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home
LAWRENCEBURG, Kentucky
May 9, 1946 – Aug 29, 2023 (Age 77)
You're invited to attend the service for Robert Bruce "Bobby" Edwards or to join us for the Live Broadcast at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 2, 2023. Simply click on the link below.
Bobby Edwards Funeral Service Broadcast
Robert Bruce "Bobby" Edwards, age 77, husband of Angela Sparrow Edwards, passed away August 29, 2023. Born May 9, 1946, Bobby was the son of the late Marvin Edwards and Edyth May Hanks Edwards.
A 1964 graduate of the Anderson High School, Bobby served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following service, he began his law enforcement career as a patrolman for the Lawrenceburg Police Dept. followed by service as a Deputy Sheriff with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Dept. under Sheriff Harold Cornish. Later Bobby served as Chief of the Lawrenceburg Police Dept. Along with his wife Angela, they formerly owned and operated the Travel World & Sports Center in Lawrenceburg. He was a member of Sand Spring Baptist Church and most recently attended the Goshen Baptist Church. Other memberships included of the American Legion Post #34, Anderson County Sportsman’s Club, Wild Turkey Federation and the N.R.A.
Including Angela, his wife of 54 years, Bobby is survived by his daughters, Michelle Edwards Nall and her husband Jimbo of Lawrenceburg, Katie Edwards Ashcraft and her husband John of Owenton, and two granddaughters, Emma Ashcraft and Liz Ashcraft.
Visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of service at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. His son-in-law, Pastor John Ashcraft will officiate the service. Burial with military honors will follow in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Serving as casket bearers will be Rodney Samuels, Mike Ward, Steve Shryock, Jimbo Nall, Steve Burgin and John Ashcraft. Honorary bearers will be Bob Mugge, Johnny Spencer, Daryl Crawford, Scott Beckett, Jim Atkins, Bill Zopff, Jack Grugin, Ron McCulloh, Larry Sparrow and Charlie Thompson.
Memorials are suggested to Agent Orange Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund at https://www.vvmf.org/give-to-vvmf/
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com.
Read MoreMichelle and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad but to know your dad’s memory will live on in your laughter and togetherness is a comforting thought. Take care.
Ann Guarnieri
September 03, 2023 | Louisville, KY | Friend
Angela, Michelle, and Katie,
My sincere condolences to you for your loss. Thank you for sharing Bob’s service via the internet to those of us who were unable to attend in person. The words expressed by John, Michelle and Katie covered a lifetime of Bob’s achievements and service to his loving family and grateful community. The celebration of Bob’s life, through the photos. video clips, and songs in the service certainly reflected Bob’s personality. The service was “PURE BOB!”
LARRY TAYLOR
September 02, 2023 | Fredericksburg, VA | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Carol Landrum Jonathan Cline
September 02, 2023 | Okeechobee, FL | Friend
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Love Epoch Fellowship
September 01, 2023 | Owenton, KY
Angela, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Michelle, Katie, and your entire family at this time. I will never forget how Bobby Bruce and you welcomed me to the "other Burg" in 1972. My Goa Bless You and Keep You.
Larry Barnett
September 01, 2023 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Friend
Thoughts and prayers to Angela and family.
Frank Taylor
September 01, 2023 | Louisville, KY | Friend
Thoughts and prayers to Bobby’s family
Carole Goodlett Powell
August 31, 2023 | HoneaPath, SC | Friend
Robert was a fine man. My husband bought a rifle from Robert about trapshooting. Sorry for your loss.
Kaye Peak
August 31, 2023 | Seattle, WA | Friend
Bobby was an awesome man!! He was always so good to me and my cousin Vince! Had great times hanging out at Travel World. Got my 1st hunting rifle from there. Bobby was always there to help out when he was a police officer. We all loved him. He was a great mentor and friend! God bless!
Ronald Sharp
August 31, 2023 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Friend