Bobby Joe Brady, 77, of Bardstown, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Cooper Trail Assisted Living. He was born June 24, 1949 in Marion County.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from General Electric after 36 years of service. He loved tinkering with and restoring steam engines and tractors. He also enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycles, and traveling.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Crystal Lynn Brady (July 7, 2023); his parents, Charles Everett and Mary Catherine Beavers Brady; and one brother, Joseph Curtis Brady.
Survivors include five sisters, Betty Kirkland and Ann Bright, both of Lebanon, Mary Lois Vize (Frank) of Springfield, Jenny Brady of Bardstown, and Wanda Reeves of Burgin; five brothers, Henry Louis Brady (Phyllis) of Summerville, James Benedict Brady (Shiela) and Leo Brady, both of Raywick, and Andrew Brady and Ricky Brady (Clarita), both of Lebanon; and several nieces and nephews.
The Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Lebanon with the Rev. Scott J. Wimsett officiating. Burial is in the Lebanon National Cemetery where the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct full military honors.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at Mattingly Funeral Home in Loretto with a 7 p.m. prayer service with Deacon Joseph R. Dant.
Memorials donations may go to Hospice of Nelson County.
The Mattingly Funeral Home in Loretto is in charge of arrangements.
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