Robert Andrew “Bobby” Cecil Sr. 68, of New Haven, Kentucky passed away Friday September 12, 2025 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

Bobby was the son of the late Joseph Leroy and Mary Elizabeth “Bettye” Beam Cecil. He was also preceded by his mother-in-law Cecilia Ann Bowling Kirkpatrick.

Bobby was an avid outdoorsman, he had a lifelong passion for hunting, fishing, boating, and camping, often accompanied by his beloved dogs.

His love for the community was evident through his service, as he was a dedicated youth coach for soccer, basketball, and T-ball, and a valued member of the New Haven town board. He also contributed his time to the planning and zoning committee as a representative for Southern Nelson County.

A 1975 graduate of Bethlehem High School, he began his career as one of the first EMT’s in LaRue County. He later embarked on a distinguished career as a quality engineer in the automotive industry and for various other companies, including GE, where he retired from in 2022. His worked allowed him to travel the world, experiencing many different places.

He was married to his wife Ann Dant for 42 years and enjoyed his 5 granddaughters in his retirement.

In addition to his wife Bobby is survived by one son, Robert Andrew “Drew” (Caitlin) Cecil Jr. of Louisville, one daughter, Rebekah (Skyler) Shasky of Chicago Ill. one brother, Barry (Greta) Cecil of Lyon Station, one sister, Annette (Clark) Bolton of Plant City Florida, five granddaughters, Cecilia, Vivienne, and Eliza Shasky, Amelia, and Audrey Cecil, his father-in-law, Edwin Dawson Kirkpatrick, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services for Bobby will be held Tuesday September 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Catherine Catholic Church in New Haven, with Father Kirby Rust and Father Biju Chathely officiating.

Visitation will begin at St. Catherine Church from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday September 16, 2025 until time of service at 6 p.m.

In Lieu of Flower's the family respectfully request donation 's be made to The  Cincinnati Children's Hospital To . Donate to Ciincinnati Children's Link giving.cincinattichildrens.org

        William R. Rust Funeral Home New Haven Chapel is in charge of services.

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