Bobby Edwards, 77, of Campbellsville, KY, a son of the late Pauline Smith Penn, was born April 4, 1948 in Washington County, KY. He died at 2:45 P.M., Thursday, February 5, 2026 in Campbellsville. 

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church. Bobby was a retired employee of Tennessee Gas Pipeline. He was known for his work ethic and spreading his blessings to other people, even giving back to strangers he didn’t know. His favorite times were when his family was all together and spending time with them, especially his grandkids and great granddaughter.

He united in marriage to Emmie Garrett on January 28, 1967.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Emmie Edwards of Campbellsville

1 daughter: Shelly Young & husband Troy of Campbellsville

1 son: Tommy Edwards & wife Christa of Fisherville

3 grandchildren: Alyssa Eastridge & husband John of Campbellsville, Weston Young & fiance Sam Jolly of Louisville, and Blake Edwards of Fisherville

1 great-granddaughter: Audrey Kate Eastridge (who Bobby called “Katie Bug”)

1 sister: Net Mattingly of Mt. Washington

Several other nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & friends

Bobby was also preceded in death by a sister, Jenny Carrier.

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The family is holding a private memorial service in his honor by Troy Young, Rev. Dave Griesemer, and Gerald Gribbins.

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR THE CHILDREN’S RENOVATION PROJECT AT LOWELL AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.