Obituary: Robert Francis ‘Bob’ Veech Jr., 86, Bardstown
Robert Francis “Bob” Veech Jr., 86, of Bardstown, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 7, 1933, in Jefferson County. He operated Veech Farm Drainage in Bardstown and formerly served in the Kentucky National Guard.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert Francis Veech Sr. and Ada Lee Blair; his first wife, Joan Veech (1990); one daughter, Laura Jan Veech; and one brother, Ronnie Veech.
Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Nita Mattingly Veech; five daughters, Tessa Sims (Scott), Tanya McCance (Mike) and April Clark, all of Bardstown, Danna Fogle (Jackie) of Loretto and Twylia Parson (Mike) of Lebanon; four sons, Kent Veech (Donna) of Florida, Paul Veech (Laura) of Taylorsville, David Veech (Mary) of Ohio and Travis Clark (Laticia) of Bloomfield; one sister, Marilyn Nation (Gene) of Shepherdsville; one brother, Norman Veech (Margaret) of Fisherville; 30 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with the Rev. Dan Durham officiating. Cremation will follow the service.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at the funeral home.
Casketbearers are Cody Sims, Larry Sample, Jacob Clark, Matthew Veech, Danny Veech and Craig Veech. All his grandchildren are honorary casketbearers.
The Mattingly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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