Robert Thorpe, Jr., 76, Bardstown

Robert Thorpe, Jr., 76, of Bardstown died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville. He was born May 15, 1935, in Wilmington, S.C. He was a self-employed petroleum engineer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Vera Thorpe; and one brother, Jack Lincoln Thorpe.

He is survived by his companion, Ronda Ehrich of Bardstown; three daughters, Fatima Walsh of South Carolina, Katrina Barta of Texas, and Gina Zimmer of Maryland; two sons, Robert Edward Thorpe, III, of Kentucky and Jack Thorpe of Raleigh, N.C.; and nine grandchildren.

There will be no service.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information please visit http://www.barlowfh.com/.

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