Obituary: Rick Roby, 54 formerly of Nelson County

Rick Roby, 54 of Cecilia, formerly of Nelson County, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at his home. He was a native of Nelson County and was a member of Franklin Crossroads Baptist Church. He was an auctioneer at Hodges Auction, ran his construction company and handled real estate for more than 30 years. He began his construction company with Curtis Willoughby. Rick and his wife helped start Hardin County Free Healthcare Clinic. He enjoyed volunteering his time and farm with 4-H. He was the modern day Mr. Tunstall from Young Guns as he helped reform young men in the area. “My beloved husband, my partner in life, a warrior, a man who believed in faith, family, and country. He is fully restored, but will be greatly missed.”

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles “Frog” Roby; and one sister-in-law, Tonya Brown.

Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Shelley Roby of Cecilia; his mother, Trudy Roby of Elizabethtown; two daughters, Montana Roby and Savannah Roby; one sister, Brenda (Joe) Doom; his niece and nephew, Megan (Levi) Knight and Henry (Brianna) Doom; his in-laws, Paul and Lois Burba; two brothers-in-law, David Brown and his children, McKenzie and Will; and Jackie (Shannon) Burba and their children, Maddie, Molly, and Matthew Paul.

The memorial service is 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown with burial in Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens.

Visitation is 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Reins or Mercy Ministries.

The Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown is in charge of arrangements.

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