Robert Andrew "Bobby" Cecil Sr.

Robert Andrew "Bobby" Cecil Sr. 68, of New Haven, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.
Bobby was the son of the late Joseph Leroy and Mary Elizabeth "Bettye" Beam Cecil. He was also preceded by his mother-in-law, Cecilia Ann Bowling Kirkpatrick.
Bobby was an avid outdoorsman, he had a lifelong passion for hunting, fishing, boating and camping, often accompanied by his beloved dogs.
His love for the community was evident through his service, as he was a dedicated youth coach for soccer, basketball, and T-ball, and a valued member of the New Haven town board. He also contributed his time to the planning and zoning committee as a representative for Southern Nelson County.
A 1975 graduate of Bethlehem High School, he began his career as one of the first EMT's in LaRue County. He later embarked on a distinguished career as a quality engineer in the automotive industry and for various other companies, including GE, where he retired from in 2022. His worked allowed him to travel the world, experiencing many different places.
He was married to his wife, Ann Dant, for 42 years and enjoyed his five granddaughters in his retirement.
In addition to his wife, Bobby, is survived by one son, Robert Andrew "Drew" (Caitlin) Cecil Jr. of Louisville; one daughter, Rebekah (Skyler) Shasky of Chicago; one brother, Barry (Greta) Cecil of Lyon Station; one sister, Annette (Clark) Bolton of Plant City, Fla.; five granddaughters, Cecilia, Vivienne, and Eliza Shasky, Amelia and Audrey Cecil; his father-in-law, Edwin Dawson Kirkpatrick; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The funeral was 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in New Haven, with the Rev, Kirby Rust and the Rev. Biju Chathely officiating.
William R. Rust Funeral Home, New Haven Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.