Robert Kimball "Bobby" Weigott II

MAY'S LICK — Robert "Bobby" Kimball Weigott II, 74, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at his home.

Bobby was born on Nov. 12, 1950, in Paris, Kentucky to the late Robert and Evelyn Jefferson Weigott.

He was a 1968 graduate of Paris High School and attended Maysville Community College, Morehead State University, and Untied Electronic Technical College.

Bobby joined East Kentucky Power in 1976 when Maysville's Spurlock Station was under construction. He worked as a computer and instrumentation supervisor. During his time at the plant, he made many friendships that would last a lifetime.

Bobby had an immense passion and love for music and singing. He began singing during his freshmen year of high school and never stopped. He especially loved singing barbershop quartet music.

Bobby was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the Limestone Choral, and the Dekalb Lodge.

One of his favorite pastimes was spending time with his grandson, Dawson, who he adored.

He enjoyed toying around with electronics, mechanical systems, and tools, he even enjoyed a game of tennis occasionally.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Evelyn Weigott.

Bobby is survived by his wife and best friend of 52 years, Joyce Weigott; son, Wade Weigott, of Louisville; grandson, Dawson Weigott of Louisville; brother, Jeff Weigott of Lexington, Kentucky; sister-in-law, Kathy Davis Metz of Paris, Kentucky; several nieces, nephews; his exclusive group of "Church" friends both in Paris and Maysville and host of wonderful friends who will miss his presence tremendously.

Bobby will be remembered for his charismatic and joyful spirit, his colorful orator of speech, a guy who was always your friend, and his infectious smile that you would never forget.

A memorial visitation will be held to celebrate his life on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Home and Crematory 5043 Main St., May's Lick, KY 41055.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Bobby's name to John McNeill, III Music Series Fund c/o Hayswood Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 208 135 W. Second Street, Suite 1A, Maysville, KY 41056 or Kentucky Gateway Museum Center 215 Sutton Street, Maysville, KY 41056.

To leave an online condolence or to share a fond memory of Bobby, please visit www.palmerfuneralhome.net.