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Robert Ashby Obituary

ASHBY, ROBERT (BOBBY) L., 73, of Louisville, died on Sunday, November 12, 2006 at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth's Hospital. He was the former owner of Medora Sanitation Inc., and a member of Riverport Community Church. He was preceded in death by two sons, Tim and Berky Ashby. Survivors include his wife, Katie (Aline) Ashby; son, Rocky Ashby (Lynn); his brother, Marshall Ashby; his grandchildren, Cristy, Bill, Tracy, Jenifer and Jesica; and his great- grandson, Ashton. Services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Hardy-Valley Chapel, with burial in Bethany Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. -8 p.m. on Wednesday and after 10 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

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Published by Courier-Journal from Nov. 13 to Nov. 15, 2006.

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Jeff Blevins

November 21, 2006

So sorry for your loss.May God bless your family and give you comfort.
Jeff Blevins & Family

The Ashby Family

November 18, 2006

We would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and Prayers, and all the kindness shown during our time of need...

Anyone wanting to view pictures can go to www.mem.com, and type Ashby in the search box. This is a service provided by Hardy's Funeral Home

Christy Lay

November 16, 2006

Ashby Family,
I am sorry to hear about Bobby, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

KERI DECKER

November 15, 2006

REST IN PEACE AND MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY.

Kay and David Lindsey

November 15, 2006

May God bless each of you as you try to carry on without the BEAST . Please know that David and I love you all very much .

CINDY POLLARD/DALTON

November 13, 2006

ROCKY, HELLO. I AM READING THE COURIER-JOURNAL ON-LINE WHEN I SAW THE NEWS ABOUT YOUR FATHER. I AM LIVING IN TITUSVILLE, FL AND WORKING AT PARRISH MEDICAL CENTER. I SAW YOUR NOTE TO ANN WATROUS AFTER BOBBIE'S PASSING ALSO. I ALWAYS ENJOYED TAKING CARE OF YOUR DAD. HE WAS ALWAYS SO KIND TO ME. I KNOW YOU ALL WITH MISS HIM ALOT. THANK GOODNESS I STILL HAVE BOTH MY PARENTS DOWN HERE IN FLORIDA WITH ME. TAKE CARE

Carol Paul

November 13, 2006

Tracy and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Carol Paul

sarah golladay

November 13, 2006

Tracy, Ashton, and Ashby family-
You all are in my prayers, may you find peace with time.

Christina Miller

November 13, 2006

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Cathy Martin-Richardson

November 13, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

tom blevins

November 13, 2006

hi, this is tom blevins, so,so, sorry, bobby was a great person to know and be around, i enjoyed so much talking with him. aline and rocky God bless you all and your family, my prayers and thoughts are with you. take great care, tom

JOYCE ASHBY

November 13, 2006

REST IN PEACE

Pam Gwinn

November 13, 2006

To Tracy, Ashton, and the Ashby Family, So very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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