Obituary: Robert ‘Bobby’ Riley, 75, Cox’s Creek
Robert “Bobby” Riley, 75, of Cox’s Creek, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at Landmark of Bardstown. He was born July 18, 1944, in Nelson County. He was a farmer, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran, and a member of St. Michael Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his son, Andy Riley; his parents, Norris and Mary Frances Riley; three sisters, Barbara Catherine Durbin, Joann Nalley, and Sister Rose “Jenny” Riley; and two brothers, Billy Riley, and Pat Riley.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patty Ford Riley; five sons, Bob (Connie) Riley, Donnie Riley and Mike (Deborah) Riley, all of Cox’s Creek, Richie (Kelly) Riley of Bardstown, and Pat (Amanda) Riley of Pleasureville; two sisters, Bee (Ray) Hall, and Marie (David) Flood; three brothers, John “Buddy” (Rita) Riley, Joe (Jackie) Riley, and Bernie (Becky) Riley; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at St. Michael Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery with the Rev. Johnny Johnson officiating.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, and 9-10:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Barlow Funeral Home in Bardstown with a 7 p.m. Thursday prayer service.
Memorial contributions may go toward his service.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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