Robert "Bobby" Presley

Robert Lee ”Bobby” Presley, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Bluegrass Care Navigators in Lexington surrounded by his loving family. Services will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00 am with Rev. Sherman Warfield officiating. Burial will follow at Frankfort Cemetery. Visitation will be at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, May 8. Mr. Presley had been battling muscle loss for the past four years. He was recently diagnosed with ALS and had been hospitalized since January 8 of this year on a Ventilator and finally surrendered to it last Tuesday. He was born in Harrodsburg, KY on January 15, 1948 to the late Harless and Hazel Mayes Presley. His family moved to Frankfort (1956) when he was eight years old and was raised on Wilkinson Street. He is survived by his wife, of almost 54 years, Sharon Lee Robertson Presley and three sons, Brandon Lee, Jonathan Lee, and Adam Lee (Haley); six grandchildren Austin, Aiden, Kamryn, Ian, Easton, and Caleb all from Frankfort. Additionally, he is survived by three brothers: John, Billy (Mary), and Michael Dale and 1 sister Donna White (Steve); Brother-in-Laws Mike Robertson, David Robertson (Sharon) Houston, TX, and Charlie Robertson Sr. and Sister-in-Law Mary Ann Robertson, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and five siblings; his twin brother Gene (still born), David, and Donald (Donna’s twin) and two sisters Patricia Ann Risk, and Emma Jean McIver (Louisville). Mr. Presley was a 1966 Graduate of Frankfort High School and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Military honors will be observed at the grave site by VFW Post 4075. He was employed by Schenley Distillery, Topy Corporation, and GECOM. After his retirement he and his brother Billy spent over 10 years painting houses and pressure washing for many people around Frankfort, Lexington, and Lawrenceburg. He enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends, camping, boating, taking Carnival cruises, and traveling to Texas and Florida. He loved watching Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and UK ballgames at the Office Pub and Deli. He wasn’t one to just sit around. He was always working in the yard or mowing his and his neighbors’ yards, or just sitting out back in the sun, or on the front porch, usually with a friend or neighbor. Serving as pallbearers will be Austin Presley, Aiden Presley, Kamryn Presley, Ian Presley, Caleb Presley and Tony Presley. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Robert "Bobby" Presley

January 15, 1948 - April 28, 2026