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1946
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2023
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Robert Edwards Obituary
A 1964 graduate of 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 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/giving-to-vvmf/
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Edwards
Ann Guarnieri
September 3, 2023
Michelle 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.
LARRY TAYLOR
September 2, 2023
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!”
May the prayers your family receives provide you strength to persevere.
God Bless
Carol Landrum Jonathan Cline
September 2, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Larry Barnett
September 1, 2023
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.
Frank Taylor
September 1, 2023
Thoughts and prayers to Angela and family.
Carole Goodlett Powell
August 31, 2023
Thoughts and prayers to Bobby’s family
Kaye Peak
August 31, 2023
Robert was a fine man. My husband bought a rifle from Robert about trapshooting. Sorry for your loss.
Ronald Sharp
August 31, 2023
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!
Kathy Holt Wainscott
August 31, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Thinking & praying for you Angela!
Janet Keightley Smith Fisher
August 31, 2023
Angela, Michelle & Katie Bobby Bruce was a long time friend of mine and Billy Bob’s. We showed dairy cattle at the local and Kentucky State fair together. He and his parents were such good kind and loving family. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. It’s so very heartbreaking to lose our soulmate and our parent. You all have my sincere and deepest sympathy. I pray for strength, comfort and peace today and in the days and weeks ahead. May God Bless each of you. May Bobby Bruce Rest In Peace. ❤❤❤
Linda Baxter
August 30, 2023
So sorry
Doris Ridenhour
August 30, 2023
Will miss those great times on your carport. You are loved by all and Bob will truly be missed.
Love you all.
Darren Royalty
August 30, 2023
I'm so sorry Angela and Family. I sure will miss talking to Bobby in the Barbershop. He was such a kind soul.
Doug and Marvel Detherage
August 30, 2023
I am so sorry. Sending prayer and love to you all.
Rachael Carlton
August 30, 2023
May you be Blessed in your time of grief.
Wayne Brown
August 30, 2023
Thankful for knowing and spending time with Mr Bobby. Prayers and comfort to the family.
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