Bobby Neal Keith, Sr.

Mr. Bobby Neal Keith, Sr., age 82 of Franklin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Logan Memorial Hospital in Russellville, KY.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Visitation will continue on Sunday, February 26, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.  Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the funeral home at 3:30 PM with interment to follow in Joseph Meguiar Cemetery in Simpson County, KY.

Bobby was born on September 17, 1940 in Franklin, KY to the late Thomas Johnson Keith and the late E. Katherine (Dinning) Keith.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Barbara Ann (Garrett) Keith; 4 children, Cindy Traughber (Jim) of Franklin, KY, Laura Hardison (Mark) of Woodburn, KY, Neal Keith (Lisa) of Owensboro, KY and Jo Walker (Mike) of Franklin, KY; 5 grandchildren, Jamie Traughber, Joey Traughber, Erin Summers, Caleb Carpenter, Andrew Keith; 12 great-grandchildren, Olivia Traughber, Sam Traughber, Liam Traughber, Jay Traughber, Finn Traughber, Kasen Herrington, Gracyn Herrington, Logan Summers, Coleson Summers, Kylee Hackney, Noah Hackney, Mia Hackney; Sisters-in-law, Cathy (Thurmond) Palmer (Alan) and Bobbie Jo (Thurmond) Matthews (Rick); and several cousins, nieces & nephews.

Bobby was a member and elder of Franklin Presbyterian Church and attended First Baptist Church, both in Franklin, KY.  He was a Charter member of the Simpson County Fish and Game Club, former President of the Simpson County Jaycees, former member of the Civil Defense (current day Emergency Management).  Bobby was a retired foreman from the Kentucky State Highway Department after serving 27 years.  Bobby was also a business owner. Prior to going to work for the State, he owned Bob’s Paint & Glass on North Main in Franklin. And then during his later years with the State, he started Quick-Fix Glass Shop with his partners, Jim Traughber, Ricky Carpenter, and Kirby Jernigan. He enjoyed being with his family, woodworking, fishing, hunting, watching horse races, photography and listening to his music; Big Band, Jazz, and the Blues with some Waylon and Willie and Patsy Cline on the side. He never met a stranger and was always ready for a good debate.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation by donating online at jdrf.org or by donating to a charity of one's choice.

Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory website is www.gilbertfhonline.com. The Facebook page is Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. The obituary phone line is 270-586-8844.